01 — Board faults we repair
Found under the microscope, not guessed at
Phones that won't power on. Phones that won't charge after the port has already been replaced. No image or no backlight after a drop. Water damage — cleaned, treated, and repaired at the component level, not just dried out. Failed charging ICs, damaged display and battery connectors, shorted power lines, and boot loops caused by hardware faults.
The bench carries a trinocular microscope, hot-air rework, DC power-supply diagnosis, and board schematics for current phones.
02 — Pricing
Diagnosis first. You approve everything.
| Service | Price | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Board-level diagnosis | $49 — credited | 1–3 days |
| Charging IC / power IC replacement | from $99 | 1–3 days |
| Connector replacement (display, battery, FPC) | from $89 | 1–3 days |
| Water damage board restoration | from $99 | 2–5 days |
| Short-circuit diagnosis and repair | quoted after diagnosis | varies |
Timing estimates depend on parts, device condition and the repair queue. Confirm availability before arranging intake.
You approve every repair after diagnosis, before any work starts. If the board can't be fixed, the diagnosis fee is all you ever pay — and if the goal is your files rather than the phone, ask about data recovery instead. Completed board repairs carry the same 30-day parts-and-labor warranty as everything else here.
03 — For repair shops
Send us your board work
If you run a repair counter and a device needs further diagnosis, contact us to discuss the case before sending a board. We take shop-to-shop and mail-in microsoldering work from around Central Ohio at wholesale rates: charging ICs, connector reflows, water damage, and data-recovery boards. Call (614) 532-3353 and ask for board work to set up an account.
04 — Questions
Frequently asked
Another shop replaced the screen/battery/port and it still doesn't work. Now what?
That can point to a board problem, but it does not prove one. Call or text with the story of what's been tried — it shortens diagnosis, and parts already replaced can often be ruled out quickly under the microscope.
Is board repair safe for my data?
The goal is to restore the device while preserving its original storage, but damaged hardware and repair work carry a risk of data loss. Back up a working device and tell us before work begins if recovering data is the priority.
Is it worth it, or should I just buy a new phone?
We'll tell you honestly at diagnosis. A $99 IC replacement on a phone worth $400 is worth it; the same repair on a phone worth $80 usually isn't — unless it's the photos you're after, which changes the math entirely.
Before the bench evaluation
Bring the repair history, not a guessed diagnosis
Tell us the device model, what happened immediately before the fault, and which parts have already been replaced. No power, charging failure and a blank display can have several causes. A previous unsuccessful repair is a reason to investigate further, rather than proof of a particular failed chip.
The $49 board evaluation is credited toward an approved repair. The repair quote depends on what diagnosis finds, including connector damage, damaged pads or traces, liquid damage, and previous soldering work. We discuss the proposed work before proceeding. A repair may not be economical or possible.
If recovering files matters more than making the device usable, say so at intake and review data-recovery evaluation. Repair shops can describe the work already attempted when arranging a handoff. For straightforward replacements, see iPhone repair, Samsung and Android repair, or PS5 HDMI repair.
Arrange intake before bringing a device
Call or text your model and symptoms. Wait for confirmed availability and handover instructions; there is no public walk-in location. Read the intake steps, evaluation and warranty details, and privacy information.