A laptop's brand, model and the damage it has sustained will usually determine how much it costs to repair. Minor damage including a broken LCD display, broken drives or inputs, broken keyboards and hard-drive malfunctions may be fixed for a relatively low cost of roughly $100 to $500 compared to the cost of a new laptop, which typically ranges from approximately $1,000 to $2,500.

Considerations

In many instances, a laptop may be repaired for a fraction of the cost to replace it. Still, not all laptops are worth the cost of repairs.

Tips

Determine what needs to be repaired or consult a computer technician for advice. Search for the best prices for replacement parts and labor, if required. Decide whether the cost to fix the laptop is less than buying a replacement unit.

Benefits

Repairing an existing laptop is a cost-effective way to give an old computer new life. Since most computers require regular upgrades and maintenance to operate with new software and technologies anyway, minor repairs and updates can be inexpensive ways to keep a laptop operable and up to date.

Books and Articles

Laptop repair can vary from moderately easy to extremely difficult, depending on the problem. Many books and articles exist to help beginners replace most laptop parts on their own with the use of a few special tools.

Warning

If major damage has been sustained, or the laptop is outdated and requires frequent maintenance, consider purchasing a new laptop. If a laptop has been crushed or dropped in water, or is severely broken, it is likely beyond repair.

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