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SSD Upgrade & Slow-Computer Speed-Up in London, Ontario

If your computer takes minutes to start and stalls opening simple things, the culprit is usually an old mechanical hard drive. Swapping it for a solid-state drive (SSD) is the single most effective upgrade there is — and CVN Computers does it for laptops and desktops across London, Ontario, files and all.

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An SSD upgrade helps when…

Startup takes minutes, not seconds
The drive light is pinned and everything lags
Programs take an age to open
The computer is fine spec-wise but feels slow
You hear the hard drive grinding or clicking
You want more space and more speed together

The straight answer first

People often assume a slow computer means it’s time for a new one. Most of the time it isn’t — an SSD (and sometimes a little more memory) transforms an older machine into one that feels new, for a fraction of the price.

We handle the whole job: pick the drive, move your data across intact, and set everything up so you sit down to the same desktop — just dramatically faster.

How it works

Simple, honest, and you approve the price before any work begins.

Recommend the right drive

We confirm an SSD is the win for your machine and size it to your needs and budget — SATA or NVMe as appropriate.

Clone or fresh install — your data kept

We migrate Windows or macOS and all your files to the new SSD (or do a clean install), so nothing is lost.

Optimise & verify

We tune the system for the SSD, confirm the speed gain, and safely retire the old drive or return it to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an SSD upgrade cost?
Installation labour starts at $29.99, plus the SSD itself (sized to your needs). Moving your existing system and files across is available as data transfer/cloning from $59.99. We quote the full total first.
Will an SSD really make my old computer faster?
Yes — dramatically. For most machines with a mechanical hard drive, an SSD is the single biggest real-world speed improvement you can make, especially for startup and everyday responsiveness.
Will I lose my files and programs?
No. We clone your existing Windows or macOS install and files onto the new SSD, so you keep your programs, settings and data exactly as they are — just faster.
SATA or NVMe — which do I need?
It depends on what your laptop or motherboard supports. We check compatibility and recommend the best drive your machine can actually use, so you’re not paying for speed it can’t deliver.
Can you add more storage at the same time?
Often yes — many desktops and some laptops let us keep the old drive for extra storage alongside a new SSD for speed. We’ll tell you what your machine allows.

Ready when you are.

Book online, call us, or drop by the shop in London. We’ll diagnose the problem, give you a straight answer, and only proceed once you say go.

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