Whether it’s a car or a computer, the day inevitably comes when you have to decide whether it’s time to repair or replace. The principle involved is the same. What is the cutoff point where it makes more sense to buy a new computer than to drop off the old one for computer recycling in Alsip IL?
How Expensive was the Old Computer?
Expensive computers are assembled from high-quality components. Cheap computers are made from low-quality components. It’s like cars; an expensive, luxury car is usually worth repairing while a modern inexpensive car will probably meet its end in a car crusher. Bottom line – it may not be worth fixing a cheap computer because other parts may be wearing out. A high-quality computer may well be worth a repair and upgrade.
Diagnose the Problem
Unless you’re a computer nerd, you’ll probably have to bring the computer to a repair shop for a diagnosis of the problem. Then consider both the cost of the new part and the cost of the repair. People costs may well be higher than the part cost. If the problem was caused by a virus, it’s usually much safer to have the computer cleaned by a repair shop than to try to do it at home. The technician will have programs that the user doesn’t possess and may well run several different programs before the computer is free of the virus.
Is a Reconditioned Computer as Good as a New Computer?
Usually, yes. In fact, a refurbished quality computer that includes some basic software such as office and antivirus would offer much more than a new basic computer that includes none of that. One of the disadvantages of buying a new computer can be having to pay again for the software that was on the old computer. Installation discs and activation codes get lost. If the old computer had a virus that had been the root cause of its slow performance, the virus will be transferred to the new computer when files are transferred. Have a technician run a thorough virus scan on the old computer before the file transfer.
BLH Computers Inc. sells reconditioned computers loaded with basic software at very low prices. If your old computer is beyond repair, donate it to computer recycling in Alsip IL. Visit the website to learn how to get a great computer at a really low price.
