Should you repair or replace your computer?

Usually worth repairing

• A slow computer that still has a hard drive (an SSD upgrade transforms it)
• A worn-out battery, broken charger, keyboard or fan
• Software problems: malware, or Windows needing a reinstall
• A good-quality computer under about 5 years old

Usually time to replace

• It can't run Windows 11 (Windows 10 support ended in October 2025) or a current macOS
• The repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new computer
• Motherboard failure on an older machine
• It's too slow for what you do now, even after upgrades

Things to weigh up

• Your data: moving everything to a new computer takes time, or a service fee
• Software licences: older programs may not reinstall on a new machine
• The environment: repairs keep electronics out of the landfill

Ask for a straight answer

A good tech will tell you when a repair isn't worth it. Get a diagnosis and a quote first.