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: If a major repair (like a motherboard or screen replacement) approaches the cost of a new system, it is usually more practical to replace the entire unit. Strategic Timing for the Best Value
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: If common tasks—like opening apps or browser tabs—take significantly longer than they used to, or if you consistently see high CPU/Memory usage in Task Manager, your hardware is likely a bottleneck.
: The clearest "replace" signal is when your hardware no longer supports the latest operating system updates. This leaves you vulnerable to security threats.