When your laptop breaks down, the first question is: should you repair it or buy a new one? Here is a detailed comparison to help you decide.
When to Repair Your Laptop
- Repair cost is less than 50% of a new laptop price
- Laptop is less than 4 years old
- The issue is isolated (screen, battery, keyboard)
- Your laptop meets your current performance needs
- You have important data that is hard to transfer
When to Replace Your Laptop
- Repair cost exceeds 50% of a new laptop price
- Laptop is more than 5 years old
- Multiple components are failing
- Laptop cannot run modern software you need
- Frequent breakdowns despite repairs
Cost Comparison
Average repair costs vs new laptop prices:
- Screen replacement: ₹1,500 – ₹8,000 (vs ₹30,000+ for new laptop)
- Battery replacement: ₹1,000 – ₹4,000
- RAM upgrade: ₹800 – ₹3,000
- SSD installation: ₹1,500 – ₹5,000
- Motherboard repair: ₹2,000 – ₹10,000
For most issues, repairing is more cost-effective than replacing.
Our Recommendation
Bring your laptop to 24Bit System for a free assessment. We will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense for your situation.
