Micro-Soldering & Logic Board Repair in Charlotte
When a repair shop tells you “it's the motherboard — you need a new device,” bring it to us instead. Charlotte Tech Repair performs true board-level micro-soldering repairs in-house: replacing individual chips, ICs, connectors, and traces under a stereo microscope. Most board repairs run $149–$300 — compared to the $600–$1,200+ Apple or the manufacturer will quote for a full board or device replacement. Free diagnostics, no-fix-no-fee, and every repair backed by our 90-day workmanship warranty.
What is micro-soldering?
Most phone and computer shops stop at parts-swap repairs — screens, batteries, ports on a cable. Micro-soldering goes deeper. Using a stereo microscope, hot-air rework station, and precision soldering equipment, our technicians repair the logic board itself: components often smaller than a grain of rice.
That's the difference between “your MacBook is dead, buy a new one” and “your MacBook needs a $180 chip replacement and it'll be ready Thursday.”
Very few shops in the Charlotte area do this work in-house. Mail-in services take 2–3 weeks and charge shipping both ways; the Apple Store doesn't do component-level repair at all — they replace the entire board (and your data goes with it). We do it on-site, and your data stays intact whenever physically possible.
- Device completely dead — no power, no response
- MacBook won't turn on after a liquid spill
- iPhone stuck in boot loop or shows no image
- PS5 or Xbox shows no signal on TV
- No-charge fault — plugged in but battery never charges
- Data trapped in a device that won't power on
- Quoted a full board replacement by Apple or another shop
- Drone or controller stopped working after crash or water
Board-level repairs we perform
Free diagnostics on every device. Firm quote before any work begins. If we can't fix it, you don't pay.
| Repair | Common symptom | From | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone logic board repair | No power, boot loop, audio IC, charging IC | $149 | 2–4 days |
| iPhone / iPad data recovery (dead board) | Won't turn on; photos and contacts trapped inside | $199 | 2–5 days |
| MacBook logic board repair | No power, no backlight, liquid spill, won't charge | $179 | 2–5 days |
| MacBook liquid damage treatment | Spill on keyboard, intermittent failures after exposure | $149 | 2–5 days |
| PS5 / Xbox HDMI port replacement | No signal on TV, bent or damaged port | $109 | 1–2 hours |
| Nintendo Switch charge port (USB-C) | Won't charge, loose connector, third-party dock damage | $99 | 1–2 days |
| Console board repair | No power, overheating shutdowns, blown fuses | $129 | 2–4 days |
| Drone board & ESC repair | Motor errors, no power after crash or water | $149 | 2–5 days |
| Controller board repair (USB-C, joystick pads) | Port ripped from board, drift after pad wear | $69 | 1–2 days |
Critical
Data recovery from dead devices
This is the micro-soldering service that matters most: your photos, messages, and files are stored on the logic board itself. When a phone or laptop is fully dead — drowned, crushed, no power — a board-swap “repair” erases everything. Board-level repair is often the only way to get data back.
We revive dead boards just long enough to extract your data even when the device itself isn't worth saving — from iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and PC laptops. If irreplaceable photos are trapped in a dead device, don't let anyone replace the board before talking to us.
Us vs. the alternatives
Board-level repair isn't available everywhere. Here's how we compare.
| Charlotte Tech Repair | Apple / Manufacturer | Mail-in specialists | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component-level repair | In-house, under microscope | Full board replacement only | Yes |
| Your data preserved | Whenever physically possible | Wiped with board swap | Varies |
| Typical cost | $69–$300 | $600–$1,200+ | $300–$500 + shipping |
| Turnaround | 2–5 business days | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 weeks + transit |
| Free diagnostics | Always | No | Often $50–$100 |
| Talk to the actual technician | Walk in or call us | No | No |
| No-fix-no-fee guarantee | Yes | No | Varies |
Our process
- 1
Free diagnostic (24–48 hrs)
We open the device, inspect the board under the microscope, and identify the failed component(s) before quoting a single dollar.
- 2
Firm quote — you approve first
You get the exact repair cost before we touch a soldering iron. No surprises, no hidden fees.
- 3
Board-level repair
Chip replacement, trace repair, reballing, or ultrasonic corrosion treatment — whatever the board needs, done under magnification with precision equipment.
- 4
Stress test & burn-in
We run the repaired device through extended testing before you pick it up to confirm the fix holds.
- 5
90-day warranty
Our workmanship on the repaired fault is covered for 90 days. If the same fault returns, we make it right at no charge.
Micro-soldering FAQs
Don't Replace It. Repair It.
Before you buy a new device — or pay Apple for a full board swap that wipes your data — get a free diagnostic from Charlotte's board-level repair specialists.
Device acting up? Let's fix it today.
Walk in, call, or request a free quote online. Most repairs are completed the same day right here in Charlotte.