LG Gram 15": Repair vs Replace Guide
Model-specific repair costs, repairability rating, and support lifecycle for the LG Gram 15" (2017).
Some figures on this page are category averages for laptop. Model-specific data may be incomplete.
Typical Verdict
Repair Recommended
The LG Gram 15" is highly repairable. Most common fixes are straightforward with the right guide. A typical repair runs about 27% of buying new. A refurbished one runs about $799, less than half the cost of new. This device still has years of life left. Repairing is usually worth it.
Confidence
66%
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Repair Economics: LG Gram 15"
- Typical Repair
- $411
- Replacement
- $1,506
- Repair Saves
- $1,095
- Device Age
- 9 years
- Est. Life Left
- ~3 years
- Verdict
- Repair
- Repairability
- 9/10
- France Index*
- 9.3/10
- Support
- Ended Sep 2020
*France Repairability Index category average (data.gouv.fr)
LG Gram 15" Repair Costs
| Repair | Professional Cost | DIY Cost | Success Rate | DIY Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Replacement | $150 – $600 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Battery Replacement | $80 – $250 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| Keyboard Replacement | $100 – $300 | N/A | - | DIY Hard |
| SSD/Storage Upgrade | $100 – $400 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| RAM Upgrade | $50 – $200 | N/A | - | DIY Easy |
| Fan/Cooling System Repair | $50 – $150 | N/A | - | DIY Medium |
| Charging Port Repair | $80 – $250 | N/A | - | Professional |
| Hinge Repair | $100 – $300 | N/A | - | Professional |
Environmental Impact
Manufacturing a new LG Gram 15" produces roughly 300 kg of CO₂. Repairing it uses just 25 kg, that's 275 kg saved, equivalent to 688 km of driving. It also keeps 900 g of metals, plastics, and rare earths out of landfill.
80% of discarded computers in Canada are recycled, donated, or returned
That's better than most electronics, but manufacturing a replacement still generates hundreds of kilograms of CO₂. Repairing is the lower-footprint option.
Stats Canada, Households and the Environment Survey (2023)
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All prices shown are approximate estimates and may not reflect current retail or repair shop pricing. Verify costs with your local retailer or repair provider before making a decision.