Your 8 to 10 year old laptop has exceeded its expected lifespan. Replacement is usually the better choice.
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Device Age
8 to 10 years
Typical Lifespan
3-8 years
Replacement Cost
~$1,700
Max Repair Budget
$340
20% of replacement
At this age, you're 100% through the expected lifespan. The remaining value is low - only cheap, quick fixes make financial sense. Consider whether the repair buys meaningful additional time.
A 8 to 10 year old laptop is part of the 2016--2018 Models generation. Understanding what technology was standard helps you evaluate whether repair still makes sense.
Typical repairs for a 8 to 10 year old laptop, based on service data and manufacturer patterns.
Screen replacement
Battery replacement
Keyboard replacement
Parts for 9 year old models are extremely scarce. This generation is largely out of the supply chain.
Usually not, unless the repair is very cheap - under $300 CAD (20% of a ~$1500 CAD replacement).
The most common issues are battery not holding charge or swelling, screen damage, dead pixels, or backlight issues, keyboard keys not working or sticky. At this age you may see multiple issues at once, which can tip the balance toward replacement.
Common laptop repairs range from $50 to $500 CAD depending on the issue. Screen and charging port repairs tend to be more expensive, while battery swaps are often the cheapest fix. See the repair cost table above for a breakdown by issue.
At 9 years old, DIY-friendly repairs include ssd upgrade, ram upgrade, battery replacement. These save 40-60% on labour costs and typically require basic tools. For a 9 year old laptop, DIY repairs are a great way to extend its life without a large investment.
Our free calculator considers your specific laptop's age, condition, and repair costs to tell you what we'd actually recommend.
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RAM upgrade
Charging port repair
Hinge repair
Fan replacement
Motherboard repair
Trackpad replacement
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