I've "repaired" - actually restored to higher working quality -- several old model Mac Book Pro laptops. They are solid, with a nice aluminum case and a good screen. I find them usually at yard sales for $10 or so. Take them home and open them up. Replace the battery for about $35, install Mint Linux on the hard drive and give them a good cleaning. I've actually found dead bugs in a couple of them clustered around the tiny fan and heat sink. They work fine with Mint Linux and I've also installed Ubuntu on a couple as well. In cases where the hard drive is dead, I've plugged in a 1TB SSD.

I donate these to local Ham Radio operators so that they can have a portable to run various Ham Radio programs such as FlDigi and packet radio.

I wanted my laptop repaired when my daughter spilled chocolate milk on it just after the warranty expired. Alas, apparently the repairs would be close to the cost of the unit when new. Fml, I guess.

I have been thinking of getting one of these: https://frame.work

I repair laptops now...

You can, however keep in mind that PCs have very poor resale value. And most people don't spend a lot to begin with. Most people probably have a more expensive phone than their laptop. For a few hundred bucks, most people will replace, unless it's like brand new.