Central Auckland
Computer Upgrades in Auckland CBD
SSDs, memory, Windows 11, graphics cards and power supplies fitted - with honest upgrade-or-replace advice.
SSDs, memory, Windows 11, graphics cards and power supplies fitted - with honest upgrade-or-replace advice. We cover all of Auckland CBD - Auckland Central, Wynyard Quarter, Parnell and the streets around them.
Repairs in the CBD often happen at the desk: a laptop that will not boot before a client meeting, a shared printer jamming on every job, or a staff member who clicked a scam link and now has a compromised mailbox. Apartment residents book us for slow computers and Mac problems too.
From $135 + GST + $30 call-out ($185.25 incl. GST)
- A compatibility check before any part is ordered
- Your data backed up or cloned before the drive is touched
- The computer tested with your usual programs afterwards
Computer Upgrades for businesses in Auckland CBD
Offices in the Auckland CBD range from towers on Queen Street and around the Viaduct to converted warehouses in Britomart and the newer blocks at Wynyard Quarter. Many firms lease a single floor or part of one, share a building riser with other tenants and depend on a small comms cabinet tucked into a cupboard. Typical needs are tidy patching, meeting rooms that work first time, Microsoft 365 and a network that survives the next office move.
Typical computer upgrades jobs in Auckland CBD
- Hard drive to solid state drive (SSD) upgrades
- Memory (RAM) upgrades for desktops and laptops
- Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrades and compatibility checks
- Graphics card upgrades for desktops
- Desktop power supply replacements and upgrades
- Upgrade-or-replace assessments for older machines
Visiting sites in Auckland CBD
Street parking in the city centre is limited and metered, so we usually use a nearby parking building or a booked loading bay. Many buildings require contractors to sign in, wear a visitor pass or be escorted to riser cupboards, so letting your building manager know before the visit saves time on the day.
We work right across the area, including:
Signs it's time to book
- The computer takes a long time to start and programs are slow to open
- The hard drive light stays on constantly and everything waits on it
- Windows says the computer does not meet the requirements for Windows 11
Before we arrive
- The make and model of the computer, or a photo of the label underneath or on the back
- What you use it for and what feels slow
- Your Windows sign-in and any software licence details you have
Pricing
From $135 + GST + $30 call-out ($185.25 incl. GST)
| Charge | Price | Incl. GST |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out, per onsite visit | $26.09 + GST | $30 |
| First hour on site | $135 + GST | $155.25 |
| Each half hour after the first hour | $60 + GST | $69 |
| Remote help session (no call-out) | $60 + GST | $69 |
| SuperGold card holders - first hour at home | $116 + GST | $133.40 |
Estimate your visit
$185.25 incl. GST, call-out included
An estimate at our standard rates. Bigger jobs get a free quote before we start.
Every visit includes
- Travel to your site
- Diagnosis on site
- Fix tested with you
- Plain-English explanation
- Notes for business jobs
- Tidy finish
Computer upgrades is charged at our standard rates: a $30 call-out, the first hour, then half-hour blocks. We never charge by the minute or in 15-minute steps, and there are no hidden extras.
Larger jobs - a new network, a run of cabling, a server or a camera system - get a free quote before any work starts, so you know the cost up front. Parts and equipment are quoted and agreed before we order them.
There is no contract, no monthly fee and no membership. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Computer Upgrades in Auckland CBD: questions
Do you work in Wynyard Quarter and Britomart?
Yes. We cover the whole CBD, including Wynyard Quarter, Britomart, the Viaduct, Parnell and Grafton. Tell us the building and level on the booking form, and whether there is a loading dock or visitor parking we can use.
Can you work with our building manager?
Yes. Many city buildings need contractor sign-in, an induction or access to shared riser cupboards. Give us the building manager's details and we will arrange access before the visit rather than sorting it out at the front desk.
Can the work be done outside office hours?
Yes. For cabling, cabinet tidy-ups and office moves in a busy workplace, we can arrange an after-hours visit so staff are not disrupted. Mention your preferred times on the booking form.
Do you do computer upgrades in Auckland Central?
Yes. We cover all of Auckland CBD, including Auckland Central, Wynyard Quarter, Parnell, Grafton, Freemans Bay, Newton.
Is it worth upgrading an old computer?
It depends on the processor and what you use it for. A machine with a reasonable processor and an old spinning hard drive often feels new with an SSD. One that cannot run Windows 11 or has a very old processor is usually better replaced, and we will say so.
How do I book computer upgrades in Auckland CBD?
Fill in the booking form on this page. We come back with a time and a price before any work starts.