SSD installation in Grasse
If your PC takes three minutes to boot and stutters the moment you open the browser, the culprit is almost always an old mechanical hard drive. For Grasse, I replace that drive with an SSD — up to 10x faster, machine given another 4-5 years. Collection at your home or drop-off at the workshop.
The SSD is the most cost-effective upgrade for a slow computer. For €60-150 depending on the capacity (250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB), I turn a sluggish PC into a modern machine: boot in 10 seconds, instant applications, no more freezes with several windows open. Before buying a new PC in Grasse, this is the first thing to consider.
Identical cloning makes all the difference: I copy your entire system (Windows, programs, Wi-Fi passwords, files) onto the SSD. You get your PC back exactly as it was, only 10 times faster — no reinstallation, no files to transfer, no passwords to track down.
For Grasse, I collect the PC at your home (town centre, Magagnosc, Plascassier, Le Plan) or you bring it to the workshop. Intervention within 48 h depending on the schedule. I return your old drive in a USB enclosure (a handy backup) or recycle it free of charge with secure erasure — your choice.
What I handle in Grasse
check_circleHigh-performance SSD
Reliable brands: Samsung 870 EVO, Crucial MX500, WD Blue. NVMe for recent machines (Samsung 980, WD SN770).
check_circlePerfect cloning
System, programs, files and settings cloned identically. No reinstallation on your side.
check_circleChoice of capacities
250 GB (basic use), 500 GB (the most requested), 1 TB (photos, videos, games).
check_circlePost-cloning optimisation
TRIM enabled, partitions aligned, firmware up to date, defragmentation disabled. Maximum performance from delivery.
Labour + cloning. SSD extra depending on capacity (~€40 for 250 GB, ~€70 for 500 GB, ~€110 for 1 TB).
callRequest a quoteHow it works
- 1Collection of the PC in Grasse or drop-off at the workshop
- 2Diagnosis — SSD compatibility (SATA or NVMe)
- 3Firm quote with a recommended capacity
- 4Identical cloning (1-3 h depending on volume)
- 5Return + demonstration of the new speed
Frequently asked questions
Which SSD capacity should I choose?expand_more
Everyday use (office work, internet, a moderate number of photos): 500 GB is more than enough. Videos, large photo collections or recent games: 1 TB. 250 GB only if you have very little data.
How long will my PC stay with you?expand_more
48 h on average for Grasse, the time needed for collection and cloning (1-3 h depending on volume). An express service is possible for a business emergency, on a set slot.
Do I keep my old drive?expand_more
Yes by default: I return it to you in a USB enclosure provided, which makes it a handy backup drive. If you prefer, I recycle it free of charge with secure erasure.
Does my old Mac also benefit from an SSD?expand_more
Enormously. The 2014-2017 Intel iMacs and MacBook Pros are the ones that gain the most. Reckon on €80-120 of labour + the price of the SSD. That is often what saves a Mac deemed 'too old'.
Is the SSD guaranteed?expand_more
Yes: manufacturer's warranty of 3 to 5 years (Samsung and Crucial 5 years), plus my 3-month guarantee on the work. Far more reliable than a mechanical drive that can fail without warning.
In Grasse, turn your slow PC into a modern machine.
Free diagnosis. If I can't fix it, you pay nothing. 3-month guarantee on every job.