Phone & computer repair in Dallas · Two local repair locations
Board-level repair · Dallas, Texas
A dead device is not always a dead board. Most “will not turn on”, “will not charge” and “no display” faults come down to one failed chip, connector or trace. We find that fault under the microscope and repair it, so you may not need to replace the device or lose your data.
What we repair
Each device family fails in its own typical ways. Here is what our technicians look for, and what micro soldering can fix.
Common board faults on iPhone 6 through current models.
For Galaxy S, Note, A and Z models with power or charge faults.
Board repair on Apple and PC laptops, after testing.
For systems that power on but give no picture, or will not power on.
The sooner a wet device is powered down and brought in, the better the odds.
If the board can be repaired and storage is intact, your files can survive.
Symptoms to cause
The symptom points to a likely fault. A bench test confirms it before any repair is approved.
| Symptom | Common board-level cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Dead, no sign of life | Failed power management chip, shorted capacitor, or a damaged power rail | Measure power draw, find the short, replace the failed part |
| Will not charge, or only at an angle | Damaged charging port, or a failed charging IC that a new port cannot fix | Test the charging circuit, then replace the port or the chip |
| Dim or dark screen, sound still works | Backlight circuit fault, usually a failed coil, diode or driver | Trace the backlight line and repair the failed component |
| Face ID stopped after a drop or screen repair | Damaged sensor flex or a broken connection on the board | Inspect and repair the sensor line where it is repairable |
| Restarts again and again | Failed storage or CPU connection, or a shorted rail after liquid | Diagnose the cause on the board before any repair is quoted |
| Console powers on, no picture | Damaged or loose HDMI port, or lifted pads | Replace the HDMI port and repair the pads |
| Laptop shows no charge or no power | Failed charging IC, USB-C port or shorted power rail | Test the charging path and repair the failed part |
Causes are typical for each symptom and vary by model. Your quote is based on testing your device.
How it works
Call or visit. Share the model, the symptom, and what happened before it failed: a drop, liquid, or a failed earlier repair.
We test the device and examine the board under the microscope to find the failed part, without guessing.
You get the price and the expected time. We only start the repair after you approve.
We repair and test the device, then call you. Pick it up at the store you dropped it at.
Why board-level repair
Questions
Micro soldering is repair of the very small parts on a circuit board, such as charging chips, connectors, capacitors and traces, using a microscope and fine soldering tools. It lets a technician fix the failed part instead of replacing the whole board or device.
The price depends on your device and the fault, so we quote it after testing. You hear the price before any repair work starts and you decide whether to go ahead. Call either store for a quote.
Some boards are too damaged to repair. If that is the case, we tell you after testing and before you approve any repair work.
Often yes, if the board can be repaired and the storage is undamaged. We cannot promise recovery until the device has been tested.
Power it off right away, do not charge it, and bring it in as soon as you can. Corrosion spreads over time, so a quick visit gives the best chance of a repair.
iPhone and Samsung phones, MacBooks and laptops, and game consoles including PS5, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Walk-ins are welcome. Message or call with your model and symptoms for guidance.
Walk-ins are welcome at both stores. For a board-level fault, we suggest calling ahead with the model and the symptom so the team can tell you what to expect.
Tell us your device and the problem, then message us.
Share a preference and our team will confirm by message. Walk-ins are welcome.
Your choices fill into the message automatically. Quotes are given after testing.