Desktop Hard Drive Replacement & SSD Upgrade Portsmouth
The single best upgrade for any desktop. Replacing a mechanical hard drive with an SSD makes your computer boot in seconds, apps open instantly, and everything feel brand new. We clone your existing drive so nothing is lost. Collection and delivery available for £10 each way, or drop off at our workshop.
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Years Experience
4.6★
Google Rating
6mo
Warranty on Repairs
£20
Diagnostics
6-Month Warranty
On all repairs
Collection & Delivery
£10 each way, or drop off at our workshop
Student & NHS Discount
On all services
4.6★ Google Rating
Trusted locally
Desktop Hard Drive Replacement & SSD Upgrade Portsmouth
SSD Upgrade
We replace your slow mechanical hard drive with a fast SSD — and clone your existing Windows installation, programs, and data so everything works exactly as before, just much faster.
Failed Hard Drive Replacement
If your hard drive is clicking, making grinding noises, or your PC is reporting SMART errors, it's failing. We replace it before it dies completely — and recover your data if it's already too late.
Data Migration
We transfer all your files, programs, settings, and Windows installation from your old drive to the new SSD. No reinstalling, no data loss, no setup headaches.
Dual Drive Setup
Want the speed of an SSD and the capacity of a hard drive? We set up dual-drive configurations — SSD for Windows and programs, hard drive for bulk storage.
What's Included
Collection & delivery — £10 each way, or drop off at workshop
Standard service included — cooling clean & thermal paste
6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on all repairs
Student & NHS discount available
Fixed fee pricing — no hidden costs
Need This Repair? We'll Come to You.
Collection and delivery across Portsmouth — £10 each way, or drop off at our workshop. Student and NHS discount available. 6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on every repair.
Book a RepairOr call us now: 02392 733 174
Frequently Asked Questions
How much faster is an SSD?
Dramatically. A typical SSD is 5–10x faster than a mechanical hard drive for everyday tasks. Boot times drop from 2–3 minutes to 10–20 seconds. Programs open instantly. The whole system feels new.
Will I lose my data?
No. We clone your existing drive to the new SSD, so all your files, programs, and settings are preserved exactly as they were. If your old drive is failing, we recover data first and transfer what we can.
What size SSD do I need?
250GB for basic use with cloud storage. 500GB for comfortable use with plenty of programs. 1TB+ if you have large photo/video collections or games. We'll advise based on your current drive usage.
Why Choose Our SSD Upgrade Service?
Upgrading from a mechanical hard drive to an SSD is the most cost-effective way to revive an old PC. Boot times drop from minutes to seconds, applications open instantly, and the whole system feels new again. At 19 Computing, we've completed hundreds of SSD upgrades for desktops across Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Our service isn't just swapping a drive — we clone your existing Windows installation, applications, and data onto the new SSD so everything works exactly as before. Your desktop looks the same, your files are in the same place, it just runs 5-10× faster. We also handle fresh installations if you prefer a clean start.
- Complete drive cloning — your OS, apps and data, exactly as they were
- Fresh Windows install option available if you prefer
- NVMe, SATA and M.2 SSDs available to suit any desktop
- Old hard drive returned to you for backup or disposal
- 6-month warranty on labour, 12 months on the SSD
Serving Portsmouth from our workshop on Durham Street. Our Durham Street workshop stocks the most popular SSD sizes. Walk in before 2pm and we can often have your upgrade done same day.
Book a Repair
Tell us about your device and the problem — we'll come back to you quickly with a clear quote and timeframe.
Contact Details
Call Us
02392 733 174Email Us
[email protected]Our Workshop
Unit 4, Terminus Industrial Estate,
Durham Street, Portsmouth PO1 1NR
Hours
Mon–Sat: 9am–5pm
Closed Sunday & Bank Holidays
Collection & delivery — £10 each way, or drop off at workshop
Our Repair Guarantee
Every repair includes our standard service package: cooling path clean, thermal paste replacement, and performance check — at no extra charge. 6-month labour warranty, 12-month manufacturer warranty on new parts on all repairs.