Are you considering replacing your PC because it has a fault? In this article, we will see why repairing a PC is better then replacing it. Your natural impulse may be to pop down to your local electronics store and purchase a new computer. However that is not always necessary nor is it financially sensible. In most cases, it is much cheaper to repair a faulty PC then replace it with a new one. But what are some of the most common reasons why people replace their computers? And how difficult are repairing even major hardware issues? In this brief guide we will explore the important question of when is repairing a PC better than replacing it?
Below are our top 3 scenarios when repairing a PC is better than replacing it:
1) Blue Screen of Death – If you have a Windows PC, occasionally you may find that the software has a major failure resulting in a full screen error message which has a blue background and white texts quoting lots of zeros. This is commonly known as the “blue screen of death” because normally at this point your PC will no longer function. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to replace your whole computer. If this is the first time you have seen this error message, then a simple reboot can resolve the problem. However, if you continue to get blue screens, then you will need to repair it. Often by reinstalling and reformatting your PC with the original installation discs will be enough to repair the problem. This is always worth trying first and is much cheaper than a replacement PC.
2) Broken Keyboard on PC or Laptop – The keyboard is an important part of your computer and takes the most physically demanding work of everyday typing. However it is relatively cheap and easy to repair should it become damaged. For desktop PC’s, a keyboard replacement is incredibly cheap and often you can purchase a whole new unit in your shopping mall. For laptop keys, self-repairs can be tricky but completely possible. If you have lost or snapped the top of the keys, replacements can be purchased online or by the manufacturers. Repairing damaged keys on a laptop keypad is much cheaper than buying a new laptop.
3) Damaged Hard Drive – Occasionally your hard drive may become faulty or fail completely resulting in a complete loss of documents and problems booting up. This may happen because the hard drive is too old or your PC may have been knocked over causing damage to this sensitive part. While the hard drive is an important component in your computer, its failure does not mean the rest of your PC is dead. Replacing the Hard Drive is not as difficult as you may think and most computer cases allow easy removal. However if you don’t feel like purchasing a replacement and installing it you can pay a professional repair engineer to do this for you. It should take less than half an hour and cost less than a quarter of what a new PC would.
We hope that this guide has helped you understand that in most scenarios of computer failure that a replacement PC is not needed. Of course if you do decide to upgrade, you will receive much better specs. But for most people, there PC’s are more than adequate for their needs and so repairing them is the sensible option. PCs are similar to cars; the machines themselves are just made up of simple parts. Ask yourself this question? If your car’s headlight broke, would you just buy a new car? Computer repair is convenient and inexpensive so the next time your PC breaks down, consider these points to save yourself money.
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