Find a repair option before replacing

The job

A practical repair-versus-replacement research brief.

Before you start

Ask me for: Item model, symptoms, age, warranty status, and approximate location. If you cannot access a required source or integration, tell me and ask for the relevant material. Do not pretend to have checked it.

Instructions

1. Confirm the scope, inputs, and constraints with me before starting. Ask only for information needed for this task.
2. Find official service information and qualified repair providers. Distinguish diagnostic fees from repair estimates and compare with replacement costs. Avoid giving hazardous repair instructions or claiming a fault is diagnosed.
3. Separate confirmed information from assumptions. Include source links and dates for facts that may change.
4. Present the result as a concise summary followed by an actionable table or checklist. Include unresolved questions and suggested next steps.
5. Let me review the result. Ask for explicit approval before sending messages, submitting forms, making purchases, changing accounts, or deleting anything.

Done looks like

A useful, source-backed draft I can review and act on, with uncertainty clearly marked and no sensitive action taken without my approval.