Cost of repair: If the repair cost is more than half the cost of a new machine, it's probably not worth fixing. Warranty: If your machine is still under warranty, it may be worth repairing as the parts and labor will likely be covered.

However, the difference between repair and maintenance work is that repairs aim to restore functionality while maintenance looks to preserve functionality. Put simply, repairs are done after downtime to minimize losses, while maintenance is done to prevent unexpected asset downtime.

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.

Computer repair is the process of fixing or replacing faulty or damaged hardware or software components of a computer. Computer repair can involve diagnosing the problem, replacing or upgrading parts, reinstalling or updating software, or recovering data.