Most shops replace the whole board. We go deeper — fixing the specific component that failed, whether that's a charging circuit, a broken trace, a corroded pad, or a missing IC. If another shop said it's not fixable, bring it to us.

Charging & Power

Liquid Damage

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What We Fix

Common board-level
repairs.

Power & Charging

Won't charge or charges intermittently

This is often deeper than the port itself — a failed charging IC, a damaged trace, or a shorted filter on the board. We find the actual cause and fix it at the component level.

iPhoneAndroidiPadMacBookLaptop

Boot & Power

Completely dead — won't turn on

Dead doesn't always mean gone. Failed power management ICs, blown fuses, or corroded pads can all cause a device to show nothing. We diagnose under the microscope before we do anything else.

MacBookLaptopiPhoneAndroidConsole

Display

No image, backlight issues, or flickering

Backlight filter failures, damaged display connectors, broken traces to the GPU. We isolate the board-level fault rather than assuming it's the screen.

iPhoneMacBookGaming LaptopPS4 / PS5

Liquid Damage

Got wet — was working, now isn't

Corrosion kills boards slowly. The sooner you bring it in after liquid exposure, the better the outcome. We clean, inspect, and repair the specific components affected.

Any DeviceiPhoneMacBookLaptopConsole

Data Recovery

Need data off a dead board

Even when a device can't be fully restored, the storage chip often survives. We can remove and read it directly to recover your photos, files, and data.

iPhoneAndroidMacBookLaptopTablet

Connectivity

No WiFi, Bluetooth, or cellular

RF modules, antenna switches, and baseband ICs are all serviceable at the board level. Dropped connections or greyed-out toggles are often a solvable board fault.

iPhoneAndroidiPadMacBook

Audio

No sound, distorted audio, or dead mic

Audio ICs, codec chips, and filter components fail — especially after drops or liquid exposure. We replace the specific component rather than the whole board.

iPhoneAndroidMacBookLaptop

Physical Damage

Broken connector, torn pad, lifted trace

FPC connectors, USB-C ports, and Lightning connectors take a beating. We re-pad, re-trace, and re-ball at the board level — work most shops won't attempt.

MacBookLaptopPS4 / PS5Nintendo SwitchTablet

What & When

You might not know
this is fixable.

Microsoldering isn't just for phones. Any device with a circuit board can have a component-level failure — and a component-level fix. Most people don't know this is an option until they've already been quoted a full replacement.

If you've got something broken — a car cluster, a project board, an industrial remote, a vintage piece of gear — and you're not sure if it's worth bringing in, the answer is almost always yes. We'll look at it, tell you what's wrong, and give you an honest quote before anything happens.

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Automotive electronics

Instrument clusters, infotainment boards, TPMS modules, control units. Car electronics are expensive to replace — often fixable at the component level for a fraction of the cost.

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Hobby & maker projects

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, custom PCBs, robotics controllers. Whether you burnt a trace or fried a component, we can get your project board back on track.

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Industrial & commercial equipment

Remote controllers, PLCs, industrial displays, test equipment. When a machine goes down and a replacement board is backordered for weeks, we're often the faster option.

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Vintage & hard-to-replace gear

Audio equipment, vintage consoles, legacy hardware. If the part isn't made anymore, replacing the whole unit isn't always the answer — board-level repair often is.

Other things we've worked on

Drone flight controllers Camera modules Game controllers Medical devices GPS units DJ & audio gear Smart home hubs 3D printer boards E-bike controllers RC electronics ...and more

What We Work On

If it has a board,
we can work on it.

Mobile

Phones & Tablets

iPhone, Android, iPad, Samsung tablets. Logic board repair, charging ICs, data recovery, backlight filters, audio ICs — all models.

Computers

Laptops & MacBooks

MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Windows laptops. Power rail faults, GPU issues, liquid damage, USB-C board repair, no-POST diagnosis.

Gaming

Consoles & Controllers

PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck. HDMI ports, power issues, liquid damage, BGA reballing, controller PCB repair.

Automotive

Car Electronics

Instrument clusters, infotainment units, BCMs, control modules. Component-level repair as an alternative to expensive dealer replacements.

Projects

Maker & Hobby Boards

Arduino, Raspberry Pi, custom PCBs, robotics controllers, 3D printer boards, RC electronics. We work on anything with traces and pads.

Industrial

Commercial & Industrial

PLCs, remote controllers, test equipment, industrial displays. Fast turnaround when a replacement board is weeks out and your equipment is down.

Why Fixoid

If anyone can fix it —
it's us.

Board-level repair is one of the most technically demanding things in device repair. Some jobs call for a replacement part. Some call for working directly on the board under a microscope — replacing components measured in fractions of a millimeter. Some call for both.

We've been doing this for over 25 years. We've seen the damage other shops declined, the boards written off as unrepairable, and the devices that just needed someone willing to go deeper.

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We work under magnification

Stereo microscopes at 40x+ magnification. The components we replace are often smaller than a grain of salt — this isn't work you can do by hand.

02

We find what actually failed

A replacement logic board often costs close to a new device. We find what actually failed and replace just that — saving you from an unnecessary board swap you didn't need.

03

Liquid damage needs more than a cleaning

Liquid shorts components. We trace where it failed and repair at the source — not just clean it and hope for the best.

04

We'll always tell you if it doesn't make sense

Before we start, we tell you exactly what we found and what it costs. If the repair cost approaches what a replacement would run you, we'll say so — we'd rather you make the right call.

Common questions.

We start by inspecting the board under the microscope — looking at the actual state of components, traces, and pads, not just the symptoms. From there we diagnose the specific fault using schematics and component-level testing, give you a clear quote, and only start work once you've approved it. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.

Usually no. Apple doesn't do component-level repair — they replace the whole logic board or decline the job. A "dead board" to them is often a single failed component to us. Bring it in before writing it off.

As fast as possible. Turn it off, don't try to charge it, and bring it in. Every hour that passes allows corrosion to spread. The sooner we get to it, the better the odds.

Most shops don't do board-level work — they swap parts or replace the whole unit. "Not fixable" usually means "not fixable with what we have." Bring it in and we'll give you an honest assessment. We fix a lot of things other shops turn away.

Yes — microsoldering applies to any device with a circuit board, not just phones and laptops. Bring it in and we'll take a look. If we can fix it, we'll give you a quote. If we can't, we'll tell you straight.

It depends on what failed. Board-level work takes more time and skill, but it's almost always cheaper than a new device or a full logic board replacement. You'll know the exact cost before we start — no surprises.

Diagnosis is usually same-day. Simple component replacements are often done same day or next. More complex board work may take 2–5 days. We'll give you a realistic estimate — not an optimistic one.

Often yes. Even when a device can't be restored to full function, the storage chip frequently survives. We can remove it and read it directly to recover photos, files, contacts, and more — even from boards with significant damage.

It's less about can't and more about whether it makes sense. Some repairs bring a device back to factory condition. Others — especially after severe damage — can get it working, but with no guarantee of longevity. We'll always be straight with you about what's realistic before you commit to anything.

Not sure if we can fix it?

Bring it in — diagnosis is free.