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Board-level repair · Courtice

Dead board?
We go deeper.

Phone won't turn on, boot loop, charging IC, backlight IC, water-damaged logic board. We work at the component level under a microscope at the Courtice bench. Free diagnosis, no-fix / no-fee on board-level attempts, and we keep you posted at every stage. 2 Glenabbey Dr, Unit 5.

  • Free diagnosis
  • 90-day warranty
  • Walk-ins welcome
Phone logic board under a stereo microscope at the Phone Studio micro-soldering bench in Courtice, with hot-air station and tweezers
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Board-level repair · Courtice

Component-level repair across phones, MacBooks and consoles

Board-level repair means we work on the logic board itself instead of swapping the whole device. Under a stereo microscope we trace the fault to a single chip, capacitor or pad (a failed charging IC, a burned backlight coil, a corroded trace after a spill), and rework just that. It's slower than a part swap, it's careful, and it keeps your data intact. Most kiosk shops can't do it, so this is often the difference between a fix and a write-off. If you have searched for micro soldering near me or iPhone micro-soldering and come up short, that is normal: very few shops in the area work at the board level, and this is the Courtice bench that does.

Every job starts with a free diagnosis and is no-fix / no-fee on the board-level attempt: if we can't bring it back, you don't pay for the try. It's multi-day bench work, not same-day, and we keep you posted at each stage. Everything is done in-house at our Courtice bench at 2 Glenabbey Dr, Unit 5, with customers coming in from Oshawa, Bowmanville and Whitby. Nothing gets mailed out.

  • 200+Google reviews
  • 9+Years hands-on experience
  • 90-DAYWarranty on repairs
  • FreeDiagnosis on every device

Common repairs

What we fix on a typical day.

  • No-fix · no-fee

    No-power / dead board diagnosis

    Phone, tablet or laptop won't respond at all. We trace the fault at component level and tell you exactly what failed before touching anything.

  • Diagnostics first

    Boot loop fix

    Device powers on but restarts in a loop and never reaches the home screen: often a failed power IC, storage chip or corrupt boot partition at board level.

  • Diagnostics first

    Charging IC / Tristar repair

    Good port, good cable, good battery. But it still won't charge. The charging IC or Tristar / Hydra chip controls power negotiation and is one of the most common board-level faults.

  • Diagnostics first

    Backlight IC repair

    Display backlight gone: often felt as a very dim image in bright sunlight even though the device is on. A burned backlight filter or coil is a precise soldering job under the microscope.

  • Diagnostics first

    No-image / display IC

    Screen turns on, backlight works, but no image: the display IC or its surrounding circuit on the board needs re-balling or replacement.

  • No-fix · no-fee

    Water-damaged board (corrosion clean)

    Liquid got inside and corroded the logic board. We ultrasonic-clean, inspect under magnification, and rework any lifted pads or shorted components.

  • Diagnostics first

    Short-circuit diagnosis

    Device trips the charger or gets hot in one spot. We thermal-image the board to locate the shorted component and isolate it without damaging surrounding circuits.

  • No-fix · no-fee

    Data recovery from a dead board

    Phone or laptop won't boot but the storage is intact. We revive the board just long enough to pull your photos and files off, then hand everything back.

  • Diagnostics first

    Console HDMI port / power IC

    PS5 or Xbox with no HDMI signal or power fault: the HDMI port retimer and power delivery ICs on the APU board are common micro-soldering targets.

  • Diagnostics first

    MacBook logic-board repair

    MacBook that won't boot, shows no backlight, or trips the MagSafe charger. Board-level repair often costs a fraction of a board swap and keeps your data intact.

Sound familiar?

Why people bring it in.

  • Won't power on at all
  • Boot loop: restarts before home screen
  • Won't charge (good port, good battery)
  • No backlight / very dim in sunlight
  • No image on screen (backlight on)
  • Liquid-damaged board
  • Dropped: now completely dead
  • Console: no HDMI signal
  • MacBook: no power, trips charger
  • Overheating or hot spot on board

How we help when your device breaks

Three steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    Bring your device to shop

    Walk in with your device. Not sure what's wrong? Call first.

  2. 02

    Free check & clear options

    We diagnose the issue and explain it simply. You choose the option that makes sense.

  3. 03

    Fast repair + warranty

    Most common repairs are same-day when parts are in stock. We test before you leave + warranty on repairs.

This is board-level work, not a parts swap.

This is an iPhone logic board on our Courtice bench with the NAND flash chip lifted off. When a board is water-damaged or a phone will not boot, the repair lives at the component level. We work under the microscope to remove chips, reball, and rebuild the circuits kiosk shops send away.

iPhone logic board with the NAND chip lifted off during board-level micro-soldering at the Phone Studio bench in Courtice
The NAND flash lifted from an iPhone board in Courtice, one of the board-level repairs most shops turn away.

Devices we cover

Devices we do board-level work on

  • iPhone
  • Samsung Galaxy
  • Google Pixel
  • MacBook
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox

Device families we cover

iPhone

  • iPhone 16 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone 15 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone 12 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone 11 / Pro / Pro Max
  • iPhone X / XS / XR
  • iPhone SE (2020 / 2022)

Samsung Galaxy

  • Galaxy S24 / S23 / S22 series
  • Galaxy S21 / S20 series
  • Galaxy Note 10 / 20 / Ultra
  • Galaxy Z Fold / Z Flip
  • Galaxy A series

MacBook & Consoles

  • MacBook Pro (M1 / M2 / M3 / Intel)
  • MacBook Air (M1 / M2 / M3 / Intel)
  • PlayStation 5 (PS5)
  • PlayStation 4 (PS4)
  • Xbox Series X / S
  • Xbox One X / S

Google Pixel

  • Pixel 9 / Pro / Fold
  • Pixel 8 / Pro
  • Pixel 7 / Pro
  • Pixel 6 / Pro / 6a
  • Pixel 5 / 5a
  • Pixel 4 / 4 XL

Real Google reviews

The neighbours have opinions.

A handful of recent reviews, straight from the people who walked in with a broken device. 5.0 stars on Google across 200+ reviews.

5 out of 5 stars

VJ was great to deal with and replaced my lcd screen and screen on my iPad for a great price and same day!

JbCourtice · iPad LCD screen repair
5 out of 5 stars

My ps5 was turning off after playing it for 20-30 min. Vj helped me out and told me what the issue was super helpful. Vj fixed up super quick for me and now it works brand new. Would definitely recommend.

EthanCourtice · PS5 repair
5 out of 5 stars

My 6 year old broke her screen on her tablet. I called these people . They made time for me right away. Finished in 1.5 hrs. Great service, great price! Highly recommended :)

DaleCourtice · Tablet screen repair
5 out of 5 stars

They fix my iPhone 12 Pro Max screen and back both on same day Thank you so much guys . Really good store in courtice

AshwinCourtice · iPhone 12 Pro Max screen and back glass
5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and patient. Helped me get all our memories from 20 year old equipment. Come here for data recovery. I highly recommend

LauraCourtice · Data recovery
5 out of 5 stars

I came in today with a phone which had been run over with a truck. Zero display and afraid of losing data. VJ calmly looked at the phone, gave me 2 screen options with pros and cons and told me it would be about 40 min. Cost was less than half what I anticipated and the knowledge, courtesy and professionalism displayed by VJ was second to none. I will not go anywhere else!

WayneCourtice · Phone screen repair, data recovery concern

Visit the shop

Phone Studio.

Inside Glenabbey Plaza, just off Townline Rd S. Look for the orange sign, parking is right out front.

Phone Studio storefront in Glenabbey Plaza, Courtice
Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5Parking out frontWalk-ins welcome
Hours
Mon to Fri10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

courtice@phonestudio.ca · free diagnosis · 90-day warranty

Free quote

Tell us what your phone's doing. We'll quote it today.

Cracked screen, dead battery, a port that won't charge. Describe it and most quotes come back inside 30 minutes during shop hours. Nothing starts until you say yes to the price.

  • Free diagnosis
  • Written quote, no surprises
  • 90-day warranty on repairs
  • Same-day on common parts

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FAQ

Micro-soldering & board-level repair FAQ

  • Board-level repair means we work directly on the logic board (the main circuit board inside your device) rather than swapping the whole board or the whole phone. Micro-soldering uses a stereo microscope and precision soldering iron to replace individual chips, capacitors, resistors and pads: components measured in fractions of a millimetre. It is the only way to fix many faults without replacing the entire board, and it keeps your data intact.

  • Board-level faults are diagnosed first: we inspect the board under magnification, run voltage and continuity checks, and tell you what failed before we commit to any soldering work. If we attempt the repair and cannot restore the device, you do not pay for the attempt. The only exception is consumable materials used during an invasive chip transplant, which we always quote and get your go-ahead for in advance.

  • Diagnostics alone take 1–2 business days. Once we know the fault and you approve the repair, most board-level jobs are completed within 3–5 business days, though complex faults (e.g. BGA re-balling or multi-component water-damage restoration) can run longer. We send you a status update at each stage (diagnosis complete, repair approved, board back, tested) so you are never left wondering.

  • Often yes. If the storage chip is intact and the board fault is revivable, we can bring the device back to life long enough to pull your photos, contacts and files. We deliver the data on a USB drive or to your cloud and then return the device. No-fix / no-fee applies to the board-level recovery attempt.

  • Yes. PS5 and Xbox board-level work (HDMI retimer, power-delivery ICs) and MacBook logic-board repair (no-power, backlight, MagSafe faults) are both on the bench here. The same micro-soldering skill set applies across devices, and we use the same diagnostics-first approach: quote before any work, no-fix / no-fee on the board-level attempt.

  • If you are in Courtice, Oshawa, Bowmanville or anywhere in Clarington, this is your local micro-soldering bench. We do iPhone, Samsung and Pixel board-level work (charging IC, backlight IC, no-power and water-damaged boards) under the microscope right here, with a free diagnosis and no-fix / no-fee on the board-level attempt. Nothing gets mailed to another city.

  • 90-day warranty, parts and labour. It covers the component we replaced and our workmanship on a successful repair; it does not cover new physical damage, liquid exposure, or a different component failing after the repair.