A laptop that's slow to boot, freezes with a few tabs open, or takes ages to open programs is usually a storage or memory problem, not a dead machine. Priscom fits SSDs and adds RAM at its Luthuli Avenue workshop, with data migration included. Many straightforward upgrades can be completed in approximately 30 minutes to an hour when the required part is in stock; the expected turnaround is confirmed after assessment. A diagnostic fee applies (it's not free) to confirm which upgrade actually fixes your specific slowdown.
What each upgrade fixes
- HDD → SSD: fixes slow boot, slow program launches, and general sluggishness on an otherwise-capable laptop. The single biggest speed upgrade for most machines still on a spinning hard drive.
- More RAM: fixes freezing or slowdown specifically when several programs or browser tabs are open at once. Doesn't help a slow boot on its own if the drive is still an HDD.
- Doing both together gives the biggest jump. Most old-but-solid business laptops (the kind Priscom also sells Ex-UK) feel new again on SSD + RAM.
Prices
| Upgrade | Price |
|---|---|
| SSD upgrade (240/256GB, with data migration) | Quoted after diagnosis; price depends on capacity and part availability |
| SSD upgrade (480/512GB, with data migration) | Quoted after diagnosis; price depends on capacity and part availability |
| RAM upgrade (per 8GB module fitted) | Quoted after diagnosis; price depends on capacity and part availability |
| Diagnosis | Not free: a diagnostic fee applies, varying by device type and the diagnostics performed |
Fitting is included in the quoted price. Data migration to the new drive is included with an SSD upgrade. Contact Priscom for a quotation specific to your laptop's capacity and part availability.
What's included
- The drive or module itself, fitted and tested
- Full data migration from your old drive (files, and where possible your existing Windows install)
- A working-machine test before hand-over
How long it takes
Many straightforward SSD/RAM upgrades can be completed in approximately 30 minutes to an hour when the required part is in stock. Jobs involving a large amount of data to migrate, or requiring ordered parts, may take longer. The expected turnaround is confirmed after assessment.
FAQ
How much does an SSD upgrade cost in Nairobi?
Price depends on capacity and part availability; contact Priscom for a quotation.
Will I lose my files when my laptop gets an SSD upgrade?
No. Priscom migrates your existing data to the new drive as part of the upgrade.
How much RAM does my laptop actually need?
8GB is comfortable for browsing and office work with a few tabs open. 16GB is worth it if you run several heavy programs at once or do photo/video editing. Bring your laptop and we'll check what it supports before you buy.
Does an SSD upgrade come with a warranty?
Yes. A 30-day workmanship guarantee on the fitting, and the drive itself carries the warranty applicable to that part.
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Bring your laptop in for a diagnosis and quote before any work. Luthuli Avenue workshop, or contact us.