Just got a call from a happy client about a machine I fixed six months ago

I was at my workbench in the shop yesterday when my phone rang. It was a small law office I helped out last fall. Their main computer, an old Dell Optiplex, was running so slow they were ready to toss it. I went in, cleaned it up, swapped the hard drive for a cheap 250GB SSD, and added some more RAM. The whole fix cost them maybe $120. The office manager just called to say it's still running perfectly and they've saved a ton by not buying a new one yet. It felt really good to hear that a simple, low-cost fix is still holding up strong. It's a nice reminder that we don't always need to push for the biggest, newest thing. Has anyone else had a client come back with good news long after a repair?

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hayden_nelson857d ago

A 250GB SSD is still working? That's barely enough space for Windows updates.

gibson.sarah7d ago

It's plenty for a basic office machine that just runs Word and email. Sometimes the simplest fix is the right one.

hayden_nelson853d ago

My buddy at the computer recycler told me they still install 240GB drives in basic office PCs all the time. He said for just web and documents, most offices barely use 100GB.