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SSD Upgrade Bundle (Clone & Swap)

Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • Transparent pricing • POPIA-aligned

ssd-upgrade-bundle-clone-swap — Digissential

What’s included

  • NVMe/SATA compatibility check
  • Sector-by-sector clone with integrity check
  • Partition expand so you get all the space
  • Boot and app launch verification

Details

TL;DR: We copy your whole drive to a new SSD, swap it in, give you all the space, and make sure it boots and runs smooth.
Local: Popular with SU students, homes in Welgevonden/Die Boord, and Technopark teams who want a quick speed boost.

Problems we fix

  • Slow boot and apps that take ages to open
  • Disk sits at 100% in Task Manager
  • Running out of space for work or games
  • Old HDD is noisy or feels like it might fail
  • You want speed without reinstalling everything

What’s included

  • Model check: NVMe/SATA fit, screws, caddies, and slot
  • Clone of your drive with an integrity check
  • Physical swap with neat cables and tidy routing
  • Expand the main partition to use all new space
  • Boot test and quick app launch check
  • Short handover notes in plain words

How we do it (at a glance)

  1. Check parts: NVMe vs SATA, thickness, heatsink fit, spare bay
  2. Health peek: SMART check on the old drive
  3. Clone: sector or smart mode, verify results
  4. Swap: install SSD, set boot order, confirm UEFI
  5. Expand space: grow the C: drive so you get the full capacity
  6. Test: boot, login, apps, TRIM on, temps fine
  7. Handover: simple notes and care tips

Plain words. No tech talk.

Time & cost in Stellenbosch

  • Bundle labour: R450 (clone + swap + checks)
  • SSD part: priced by size/brand (we’ll quote options you can trust)
  • Turnaround: Often same day; very full or weak drives may need overnight
  • Extras (optional): USB enclosure for the old drive; cables/brackets for desktops

Do-nots (save data and cash)

  • Don’t format the old drive until we say the new one is perfect
  • Don’t keep using a clicking drive—clone it now
  • Don’t defrag an SSD (ever)
  • Don’t clone over a weak USB 2.0 adapter for NVMe—too slow and risky

When to stop DIY & call us

  • Clones fail or Windows won’t boot after a DIY swap
  • Old drive throws SMART warnings or odd noises
  • Laptop has no spare screws/caddy and you’re stuck
  • You need the space grown but fear touching partitions

Real stories around town

  • SU first-year (Huis Marais): 500GB HDD to 1TB SSD. Boot dropped from minutes to seconds; same apps, just faster.
  • Die Boord family PC: “Disk 100%” all day. We cloned to SSD, grew C:, and Mum’s photo edits flew.
  • Technopark staffer: Tiny 256GB NVMe full. We cloned to 1TB, checked temps, and he kept all his CAD tools.

Simple tips

What you’ll need

  • The PC/laptop and charger
  • Any BitLocker key if Windows shows it
  • Your Windows login (you’ll type it)
  • If you want the old drive as USB storage, ask about an enclosure

What’s included (quick list)

  • SSD advice (reliable models)
  • Clone, swap, and cable tidy
  • Boot check and partition resize to full capacity

Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • POPIA-aligned privacy • CPA-aligned warranty
Lawful e-waste routing on request (with data-wipe certificate)