When Should You Upgrade vs. Repair Your Computer?

## Signs It Is Time to Repair - Computer is less than 5 years old - Single component issue (screen, battery, hard drive) - Repair cost is less than 50% of replacement - Your software needs are still met - An SSD or RAM upgrade would solve it ## Signs It Is Time to Replace - Computer is 7+ years old - Multiple components failing - Cannot run the software or OS you need - Repair cost exceeds 60% of a new equivalent - No longer receives security updates ## The Middle Ground: Upgrade Adding an SSD ($80-150) and more RAM ($50-100) to a 3-5 year old computer can make it feel brand new for a fraction of replacement cost. ## Our Recommendation We always give honest advice. If a repair is not worth it, we will tell you.