Repair, Don't Toss, Electronics

Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:16AM EDT

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If you have come to accept that the electronics you purchase will only last a few years, you may be buying what the industry wants you to think. Lots of us give up after the warranty has expired and there's a good chance it won't cost much more to buy something new than to fix what we've got.

The ever-helpful Consumerist points us to a short list of electronics repair services that its writers have had success and satisfaction with on repairs of iPods, laptops, Xbox and PS2 gaming consoles, and Tivos. The sites get good marks on pricing, too.

Top on the list is TechRestore, a Calfornia-based, overnight repair business for mobile devices, which has done a good job on iPods and laptops, according to the post. That other four businesses are:

• iResQ - iPods
• llamma.com - Xbox and PS2
• xboxrepairguide.com -- Xbox and PS2
• weaKnees - Tivo repairs

Let us know if you've used these sites and services, or others. And if you've got other tips on how you've handled post-warranty electronic breakdowns, post away.

LINK: "Planned Obsolescence" Is A Waste: Where to Repair Your Electronics [The Consumerist]

Related: Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death: My Turn

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  • 1 Posted by zachscience1 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:58PM EDT Report Abuse

    and give your old pc's(win and mac)and laptops to freegeek

  • 2 Posted by mcmillen66 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:13PM EDT Report Abuse

    I disagree with this article. Sometimes it might pay to restore an old device, but only if the price for restoration is an inexpensive part that could boost performance and give you a few more years of use. In many cases this just isn't possible. For example, I have an old laptop with a dead monitor. TechRestore's price to replace the monitor is about $390, but that doesn't even address the dated CPU, RAM and lack of wireless card for this device, all of which limit its use. Replacing it is the best option at this point.

  • 3 Posted by jerryquinn_us on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:33PM EDT Report Abuse

    I have had to replace my TIVO box but thankfully it was under warranty. If I had to do it myself, I would be up a creek without a paddle. Will be sure to check out the sites you recommend...should I run into mechanical failures again.

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