When to repair vs replace a PC

Repairs make sense when the machine still matches your workload, parts are available at fair cost, and the fix does not cascade into three more fixes. Replacement makes sense when security updates end, performance is capped by soldered components, or labor exceeds a fraction of a modern replacement.

Age and platform support

Windows 11 requirements pushed many borderline machines into retirement. Even if hacks exist, business use should follow supported OS lines for patching. Microsoft publishes lifecycle facts plainly: Microsoft lifecycle documentation.

Economics

Compare repair quote plus expected remaining life to a new system with warranty. Include migration time and dock or peripheral swaps. See budget vs high-end value when choosing replacements.

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