10 pieces of hardware you should replace rather than repair

Any time a computer component stops working or becomes unstable, you have to decide whether to replace it, have it repaired, or just get by as is with perhaps a temporary fix. Repair or just getting by will nearly always be the cheapest solution, at least in the short run.

But in some cases, replacement is the best option, providing benefits ranging from an enhanced user experience to additional compatibility, greater longevity, and stability for the whole system. Kris Littlejohn offers this list of items that fall into that category.

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