Age and Specs: A computer that's relatively new or has high specifications might be worth repairing. If your system meets your needs and the issue is fixable (like replacing a hard drive or upgrading RAM), repairs can extend its life at a fraction of the cost of a new machine.

Computer maintenance keeps your computer running smoothly by performing regular tasks such as deleting temporary files, defragmenting your hard drive, and running virus scans. On the other hand, computer repair is fixing problems that have already occurred on your computer.

Hardware repair Technicians also work with and occasionally repair a range of peripherals, including input devices (like keyboards, mice, webcams and scanners), output devices (like displays, printers, and speakers), and data storage devices such as internal and external hard drives and disk arrays.