When a laptop or computer breaks, the big question is: fix it or replace it? A simple cost-and-age rule makes the decision easy.
The 50% Rule- If the repair costs less than ~50% of a comparable new device, repair is usually the smart choice.
- If it's more than 50% — and the device is old — replacement may make more sense.
- The device is under ~4–5 years old and otherwise performs well.
- It's a single fault — screen, battery, keyboard, SSD/RAM, or a chip-level board issue.
- You'd lose data or a setup you rely on by switching.
- An SSD/RAM upgrade would make an ageing machine feel new (often the best value of all).
- The CPU is very old and weak, and you need modern performance it can never reach.
- There's severe liquid damage across the board, or multiple failing parts at once.
- Repair cost approaches the price of a good new or refurbished unit.
Still unsure? A free diagnostic gives you an exact repair quote and an honest repair-vs-replace recommendation — and if replacing, Xigox also offers quality-tested refurbished laptops and computers, plus buyback for your old device.
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