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Hard Drive & SSD Cloning Service Singapore

Upgrading to a bigger or faster drive? Cloning copies your entire disk — Windows, apps, files, settings — to the new one exactly as it is. No fresh install, no setup from scratch. Same-day service for laptops and desktop PCs.

✓ From $40
✓ Same-Day Service
✓ No Reinstall Needed
✓ Laptops & Desktops
✓ 90-Day Warranty

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📋 TABLE OF CONTENTS
  1. What Is Hard Drive Cloning?
  2. Cloning vs Fresh Install — Which Do You Need?
  3. How We Do It
  4. Cloning Pricing
  5. Why Choose Affordable Laptop Services
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. Our Locations

What Is Hard Drive Cloning?

Cloning is the process of making a sector-by-sector copy of your existing storage drive onto a new one. The result is an identical working system — your new drive boots exactly like the old one, with everything in place.

✓ What transfers

Your Windows installation (activated, licensed)
All installed applications
All personal files and folders
Desktop layout, browser bookmarks, saved passwords
Software settings and preferences
User accounts and passwords

✗ What does NOT transfer

Files already corrupted or inaccessible on the source drive
Data on a drive that has failed to the point of unreadability (data recovery is a separate service)
Cloning is different from a backup. A backup saves your files. Cloning copies your entire working system, ready to boot immediately from the new drive.

Cloning vs Fresh Install — Which Do You Need?

Both options exist. Here’s when each makes sense.

Choose Cloning when…

Upgrading to a larger or faster drive and want everything to carry over immediately
No time to reinstall and reconfigure all your software
Have specialist software (CAD, Adobe, accounting) that’s complex to reinstall
Want zero downtime — hand in the device, collect it the same day

Choose Fresh Install when…

System is full of issues, bloatware, or performance problems to wipe out
Upgrading to a significantly newer version of Windows
Want a completely clean slate
Current drive has bad sectors or file system errors

💡 Not sure which is right? WhatsApp us with your device model and we’ll advise for free.

How We Do It

1
Drive Health CheckWe check your existing drive using SMART diagnostics. If it has bad sectors or is failing, we advise you before proceeding.
2
Target Drive ConfirmedWe use the new drive you’ve brought in (HDD, SATA SSD, or NVMe), or supply one if needed. Must have capacity to hold all used data.
3
Sector-by-Sector CloneProfessional cloning software performs a full clone. Takes 30–90 minutes depending on data volume.
4
Partition ResizeWe expand the partition to fill the new drive’s full capacity. Commonly missed in DIY clones — without it, your new drive shows the old drive’s size.
5
Boot Test & Old Drive ReturnedWe boot from the new drive and confirm everything works. Your original drive is returned to you for reuse as external storage.

Cloning Pricing

Estimates only — call 9750 4333 for an exact quote for your model.

Clone Only
From $40
You supply the new drive
Clone + 512GB SATA SSD
From $130
Most popular bundle
MOST POPULAR
Clone + 512GB NVMe
From $140
Fastest upgrade option
Clone + 1TB NVMe
From $170
Best capacity + speed

All bundles include cloning, partition resize, and boot test. SATA and NVMe options available — we confirm what your device supports before any work begins.

Why Choose Affordable Laptop Services?

Partition Resize Included
Every clone includes a full partition resize. Your new drive shows its complete capacity — not just the size of the old one.
Drive Health Check First
We always check source drive health before cloning. If your old drive is failing, we tell you upfront — not after.
Same-Day Service
Most cloning jobs completed in 1–3 hours. Walk in, approve the quote, collect same day.
Old Drive Returned
We never discard your original drive. Returned to you for reuse as external storage in a USB enclosure.
90-Day Warranty
Every cloning job is covered. If the new drive has any issue after the service, we fix it at no charge.
4 Locations
Bugis, Bedok, Jurong East, and Ang Mo Kio. Open daily 11am–9pm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my Windows licence still work after cloning?

Yes. Your Windows licence is tied to your hardware, not the drive. Cloning preserves your existing activation — nothing changes on the licensing side.

Can you clone HDD to SSD?

Yes — this is one of the most common jobs we do. Cloning from a spinning HDD to an SSD gives you the same speed improvement as a fresh install, without the reinstall hassle. Works for both laptops and desktops.

Can you clone SATA SSD to NVMe?

Yes. We clone SATA SSDs to NVMe drives as part of our upgrade service. See our SATA to NVMe upgrade guide for full details.

What if the new drive is smaller than the old one?

The new drive must have enough capacity to hold all used data — not match the total size. If your old 1TB drive has 350GB of data, a 500GB new drive works fine. We check this during diagnosis.

How long does cloning take?

30–90 minutes for most devices depending on data volume. We’ll give you a time estimate after the initial diagnosis. Most customers collect same day.

Do you clone desktop PC drives as well as laptops?

Yes — we clone drives for desktop PCs, all-in-ones, and laptops. Bring the full device in or just the drive if it’s a desktop.

Can I use my old drive as external storage afterwards?

Yes — a USB 3.0 external enclosure (from $15–25) lets you plug your old drive in via USB and use it as portable storage. We can advise on compatible enclosures during your visit.

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Our Locations

Bugis

62 Queen St, #01-106
Singapore 188541

Bedok

BedokMall #B1-143
311 New Upper Changi Rd

Jurong East

WestGate #03-K2
3 Gateway Drive

Ang Mo Kio

703 AMK Ave 8
#01-2533

Open daily 11am–9pm  ·  Call: 9750 4333  ·  Walk-ins welcome

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