Businesses repair laptops every day.

I’ve replaced 2 keyboards in my family in the last year, and 2 batteries.

I’ve replaced fans in laptops. Recently replaced the cpu paste in one.

Just because you never see it because everyone you know buys shitty consumer laptops, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. Business-class laptops are maintainable, and they cost more because of it.

In the last year my friends in the SMB space have replaced half a dozen keyboards, numerous batteries, etc. And these are in companies that have regular replacement cycles.