Just like every other machine, a laptop is bound to break down at some point, and when it does, the question a lot of people find themselves asking is, should I buy a new laptop or repair the faulty one? Getting a new laptop instead of repairing the old one might seem logical, but the thing is, there are some key factors you won’t be able to overrule. Listed below are some major reasons why repairing your laptop might be a better option to replacing it.

Time:

Imagine trying to transfer 4 years’ worth of data from your old laptop to the new one. I mean, projects, software and a whole lot of information you invested your money, time and Gigabytes into; now imagine the amount of time it would take for you to recover all of those data – including software, projects, media and a whole lot of other things- and start transferring and installing them into the new one, pretty stressful right? If yes is your answer, then you need to repair your laptop instead of getting a new one.

Starting Afresh:

Buying a new laptop means buying a new version of Microsoft software you haven’t used before. Learning how to use this software might become hard and tiring because you are already used to you old system. Some of this softwares, like the Windows 8.1, are somewhat difficult to learn and, to understand them, you might need to invest some extra dollars to buy courses that will help with comprehending how they work. So, why don’t you just stick to the old laptop?

Compatibility:

Even if you are able to go through with the installation and transferring of data, there is a chance that some of your old softwares and games will not work on the new laptop. And we all know how we’ll feel if our favorite game crashes or doesn’t play, talk less of not being compatible.

Choosing the Right PC:

Nowadays, there are lots of laptops in the market. You will find a brand having a whole lot of types for the same product. If you are not the tech-savvy type, finding and determining the right laptop that will meet your requirements will be hard.

Low Cost:

Another reason why it is better to repair your laptop instead of buying a new one is because, it is cost effective. For some system faults, you won’t need to spend a dime, all you’ll need is the internet – since you can find a lot of tutorials and forums on the internet- and for those you’ll need to spend money for, I’m quite sure the money spent won’t be as much as the one spent on buying a new laptop.