Start with five questions
- How old is the laptop?
- Is the problem isolated or recurring?
- Can the performance meet your next two to three years of use?
- Is important data safely backed up?
- How does repair cost compare with a suitable replacement?
Repair often makes sense when
- The issue is limited to storage, RAM, battery, keyboard, charger or software
- The laptop otherwise meets the required workload
- A targeted upgrade can extend useful life
- Replacement would require a much higher budget
Replacement may make more sense when
- Multiple major parts are failing
- The device cannot run required software reliably
- Repair cost approaches a meaningful portion of replacement cost
- Downtime and reliability matter more than retaining the device
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