On-site computer upgrades throughout Arlington, including Clarendon, Ballston, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Rosslyn, and Westover.
More Arlington services →Upgrades for busy Arlington home offices
A lot of Arlington condos and rowhouses double as offices, and a sluggish computer costs real time on every video call. We come to you in Ballston, Shirlington, or along Columbia Pike, check your machine, and recommend the upgrade that will actually make a difference.
We do the work right at your desk and move your files and programs over, so you’re back on calls the same day.
“I thought my Dell was toast. It was fixed in under an hour. Kind, proficient, polite workers. Smart. Knowledgeable. My Dell Inspiron thanks you!”
Most computers slow down because of an aging hard drive or too little memory, not because they’re worn out. Mount Vernon Computers upgrades Arlington laptops and desktops with solid-state drives, more RAM, and current Windows, often for far less than a new computer.
Before we touch anything, we’ll tell you honestly whether an upgrade or a replacement is the better value for how you use it.
Why upgrade with us
Honest Advice
If an upgrade won’t make a real difference, we’ll tell you, and help you decide whether a replacement makes more sense.
Everything Moves Over
Your files, programs, and settings come along, so the computer feels like yours, only faster.
Done at Your Desk
Most upgrades are finished on-site in one visit, with no cables to unplug and no trip to a store.
Popular Upgrades
Solid-state drive (SSD) upgrades that make older computers start in seconds
Memory (RAM) upgrades for smoother multitasking
Moving your entire system to a new drive without losing anything
Windows upgrades and compatibility checks
Graphics card, power supply, and Wi-Fi card upgrades for desktops
A clear repair-or-replace recommendation before you spend anything
More Life From the Computer You Know
We test every upgrade before we leave, make sure your files and programs work exactly as before, and show you the difference so you know it was worth it.
What customers say
Daryl replaced the hard drive on my wife’s laptop, and the entire process, including scheduling, was fast, efficient, and at a very fair price. His communication was timely and clear, and the repair was done right. Highly recommended!Read full review
I have used Mount Vernon Computer several times over the past few years for a variety of computer problems. Each time Daryl provided quality service and really personalized attention to my computer issues. He has all sorts of options for people who need services, from remote services to hands on computer services. I highly recommend Mount Vernon Computers for any and all of your computer needs.Read full review
Mount Vernon Computer Repair has always had great service for me and my family. We can rely on Daryl to fix, check and update our computer systems for the last 3 years! I highly recommend Daryl to all my friends and family.Read full review
Questions from Arlington neighbors
My laptop is slow during video calls. Will an upgrade help?
Often, yes. A solid-state drive and more memory make a big difference for Teams, Zoom, and browsers with many tabs open. We’ll check your model and your Wi-Fi to find the real bottleneck.
Is my computer worth upgrading?
Many computers from the last several years get dramatically faster with a solid-state drive and more memory. If yours isn’t a good candidate, we’ll say so before any work starts.
Can you upgrade a laptop?
Many laptops can take a faster drive, and some can take more memory. A few models have parts soldered in place, so we check yours first.
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