Fixoid: Micro Soldering & Board-Level Repair — Vancouver WA & Portland OR

> MICRO_SOLDERING

Micro Soldering
& Board-Level Repair.

Component-level repair for any device with a circuit board. We work where most shops stop — directly on the board, under magnification, replacing what actually failed.

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25+

years board-level repair

40x

magnification we work under

0.3mm

component precision

Any

device with a circuit board

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//What We Repair.

These are the problems people walk in with. Micro soldering is how we fix them — but that's our job to figure out, not yours.

Won't Turn On

Completely dead. No lights, no fan spin, nothing. Usually a failed power IC, a shorted capacitor, or a blown fuse on the board — components we can replace directly.

MacBook Laptop iPhone Android Console

Won't Charge

Plugged in but nothing happens. Or it charges only at certain angles, or gets hot. Often a failed charging IC or damaged pads — not the port itself, but what's behind it on the board.

iPhone iPad Android MacBook Laptop

Port Fell Off or Broke

USB-C snapped off. HDMI pulled out. iPad Lightning port broke loose. We re-solder the port directly onto the board — or rebuild the pads if they tore off with it.

MacBook Laptop PS4 / PS5 Nintendo Switch Tablet

Water Damage

Got wet and now something's wrong. Liquid shorts components across the board. We clean it, identify what failed, and replace the damaged components — not just dry it out.

Any Device iPhone MacBook Laptop Console

GPU & Display Issues

Lines on screen, GPU artifacts, flickering, or a display that won't work even after a screen replacement. When the fault is the GPU, display IC, or a damaged pad on the board — that's exactly where we work.

MacBook Gaming Laptop iPhone PS4 / PS5

Board-Level Damage

Big brands replace the whole board — it's the fastest path for them. We do what they do on the back end, but for you upfront. Every board failure is different, and we diagnose each one individually rather than swapping and moving on.

MacBook iPhone Laptop Any Device

> THE DIFFERENCE

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.

We work under magnification

Stereo microscopes at 40x+ magnification. Components we replace are often smaller than a grain of salt.

We replace the failed component — not the board

A new logic board from Apple costs more than your device. We find what failed and replace just that.

We fix the root cause

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

You don't pay if we can't fix it

We tell you exactly what we found and what it costs before starting. No surprises — you decide before we touch anything.

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//How It Works.

No surprises. You'll know what's wrong and what it costs before we touch anything.

Check It In

Drop it off at our Vancouver or Portland shop. No appointment needed. We'll take down what's going on and get it into the queue.

Board Assessment

We put it under the microscope, test voltage rails, and trace the fault to the exact component. This is where we figure out what actually failed.

We Call You With a Quote

Before we touch anything, we call you with exactly what we found and what the repair costs. You approve it — or you don't. No pressure either way.

We Repair It

Component-level work under the microscope. We replace only what failed — no unnecessary parts, no guesswork. Fully tested before it's done.

> FAQ

//Common Questions.

Straight answers about board-level repair.

Apple told me the board is dead. Should I believe them?

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.

How long does board-level repair take?

Diagnosis is usually same-day. Simple component replacements are often done the same day or next. More complex board work may take 2–4 days. We'll give you a realistic estimate before we start.

Is this more expensive than a normal repair?

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 cost before we start.

My device got wet. How fast should I bring it in?

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.

Do you work on consoles, tablets, and other devices?

Yes — if it has a circuit board, we can work on it. PS5 HDMI ports, Switch charging boards, VR headsets, MacBooks, Windows laptops, phones, tablets. Bring it in and we'll take a look.

What if you can't fix it?

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.

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