If parts and labor approach 50–60% of a current mid-range replacement, run the numbers. Factor data migration time.
For phones under two years with failing batteries only, a battery swap is still usually the calmer path.
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Ask for a written parts quote. Board-level repairs are specialist work; screen-only jobs are more predictable.
Back up first. A repair plan that bricks activation locks is not a bargain.
For creator laptops near end of support, prefer models with replaceable storage when the hinge and keyboard still feel honest.