Legal analysis: It depends. If it is intentional damage, of course, compensation is needed. If it is unintentional or the equipment is aging, it can be negotiated.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 237 Where a realty or chattel is damaged, the obligee may request to repair, redo, replace or restore it to its original state according to law.

Article 238 Where the infringement of property rights causes damage to the creditor, the creditor may claim compensation for the loss or bear other civil liabilities according to law.