Make Your Computer Fast Again
Tired of waiting for Windows to load? Seeing the spinning circle of doom? We can transform your sluggish laptop into a lightning-fast machine, often for a fraction of the cost of buying new.
Don't Buy New (Yet)
It's a common misconception that computers just "get slow" as they age and need to be thrown away. In 90% of cases, the processor is fine, the screen is fine, and the keyboard is fine. The problem is usually a single bottleneck component: the Hard Drive.
At Leeds Computer & Laptop Repairs, we specialize in breathing new life into aging hardware. By replacing your old spinning mechanical hard drive with a modern Solid State Drive (SSD), we can make a 5-year-old laptop boot up in under 15 seconds. It feels physically faster than the day you bought it.
Slow performance can also be caused by overheating (dust), malware miners running in the background, or insufficient RAM. We diagnose the root cause and fix it properly.
Performance Upgrades
Targeted fixes to eliminate bottlenecks.
SSD Upgrades
The single best upgrade. We clone your entire system to a new NVMe or SATA SSD. You keep all your files and programs, but everything opens instantly. It is literally 10x faster.
RAM Boost
If you have 50 tabs open in Chrome and your computer freezes, you need more RAM. We match the exact speed and voltage of memory to your laptop to ensure multitasking stability.
Malware Cleanup
Hidden "Cryptominers" and adware can use up 100% of your processor power without you knowing. We run deep scans to terminate these parasites and reclaim your CPU.
Thermal Cleaning
If your fan is loud and hot air is blowing, your CPU is "throttling" (slowing down) to avoid melting. We clean the dust and re-apply premium thermal paste to cool it down.
Startup Optimization
Do you have Spotify, Skype, Steam, and Zoom all opening when you turn on the PC? We curate your startup list so only the essentials load, drastically reducing boot time.
Fresh Windows Install
Sometimes the best fix is a clean slate. We back up your data, wipe the drive, and install a fresh, optimized copy of Windows without the manufacturer's bloatware.
The "Spinning Rust" Problem
If your laptop was bought before 2018, it likely has a Hard Disk Drive (HDD). These use physically spinning magnetic platters to find data. They are slow, fragile, and noisy.
Why SSDs Win
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no moving parts. They work like giant memory cards. While an HDD takes 30-40 milliseconds to access a file, an SSD takes 0.1 milliseconds. This is why clicking "Word" on an SSD opens it instantly, whereas on an HDD it bounces for 10 seconds.
Is My Computer "Too Old"?
Probably not. Performance has leveled off in recent years. An i5 processor from 2015 is still perfectly capable of web browsing and office work if it is paired with an SSD. Don't throw away a perfectly good machine; upgrade it.
Cloning vs Reinstalling
We offer a Cloning Service where we copy your exact Windows environment to the new drive. Your wallpaper, passwords, and open tabs stay exactly the same—just much, much faster.
Speed FAQ
Common questions about performance.
How much does an upgrade cost?
It depends on storage size. A 500GB SSD upgrade typically costs between £90-£120 including parts, labor, and data cloning. This is much cheaper than a new £500 laptop.
Will I lose my files?
No. With our cloning service, the new drive is a perfect mirror of the old one. We verify integrity before wiping the old drive.
How much RAM do I need?
For Windows 10/11, 8GB is the absolute minimum for smooth operation. We recommend 16GB for a truly future-proof experience, especially if you multitask.
Do "Speed Up" apps work?
Generally, no. Most "PC Cleaner" software is actually malware or scareware designed to make you pay. The only real way to speed up a PC is through hardware upgrades (SSD) or a clean manual Windows optimization.