Desktop and Laptop Repair - A Comparison

Due to the decrease in price and quality, laptops are turning out to be a good alternative over desktops. However you should always weigh the pros and cons before purchasing a new computer. If you need portability, a laptop is the only way to go. Laptops do have some serious drawbacks though. A comparable laptop will always cost more than a comparable desktop. In addition, laptops will never perform as well as an equally rated desktop. Lastly, laptop repairs always cost more than desktop repairs. It’s this last point I want to discuss with you today.

In general, laptops will always cost more than a desktop system when repairs become necessary. Most desktop systems, even the branded ones, use fairly universal parts. With a few modifications, an off the shelf ATX desktop motherboard can be fitted to practically any name brand computer. Laptop manufactures, however, never developed any kind of standard. In fact, it’s not unusual for even one particular laptop brand to have hundreds of different models with thousands of different parts. Due to this wide diversity, a replacement laptop motherboard can easily cost $400 while a comparable desktop board might not cost more than $100.