Broken Device Dilemma

Here;s the thing. Something I hardly use has broken. Do I:

1. Take it as a sign that I don't really need this device in my life any more and move on.
2. Take it as an opportunity to investigate the problem and try to get the thing working again, even though I'll hardly ever use it when it is fixed.

I think you know the answer to this question. I've ordered a replacement cable, just in case that is the cause of the problem....