Why Buying a New Laptop is the Biggest Scam of the 21st Century

Every year, millions of people in London and beyond throw away perfectly good laptops because they think they need to upgrade. But here’s the controversial truth: buying a brand-new laptop is often the biggest scam of modern tech culture. At FirstAidPC, we see it all the time — devices that are written off as “too old” or “too slow” when in reality, a simple repair or upgrade could restore them to peak performance.

Section 1: Planned Obsolescence is Real

• Tech giants design devices to slow down or fail after just a few years.

• Batteries glued in, RAM soldered down, limited upgrade paths — all pushing consumers towards buying new.

• Examples: laptops failing just after the warranty ends.

Section 2: Why Repairs Beat Replacements

• Common issues like overheating, slow performance, or software crashes are easily fixed.

• A £70–£120 repair is often better than spending £800–£1,200 on a new device.

• Repairs also extend device lifespan by years.

Section 3: The Environmental Impact

• Millions of tonnes of e-waste dumped yearly.

• Repairing reduces your carbon footprint massively.

Section 4: Case Example

• A client brought in a “dead” laptop that wouldn’t boot. Instead of replacing it, we cleaned the fans, upgraded the SSD, reinstalled Windows, and it performed faster than new.

Conclusion

Buying a new laptop isn’t progress — it’s waste. At FirstAidPC, we fight back by repairing, upgrading, and extending the life of your machine.

📞 Searching for “laptop repair near me” in London? FirstAidPC gives honest, fast repairs that save you money and stop you falling for the scam.