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Micro-Soldering Repair Ottawa

Precision board-level repair for laptops, GPUs, and gaming consoles. Logic board repair, IC replacement, connector repair, trace repair, and chip reballing.

Micro-soldering board-level repair at GCOM Support Ottawa

Precision Logic Board Repairs You Can Count On

We specialize in precision micro-soldering for laptops, game consoles, GPUs, and other electronics. Whether your device has a damaged connector, a faulty IC, or logic board issues caused by liquid damage or previous repair attempts, our micro-soldering experts can help.

Our shop in Ottawa is fully equipped with advanced soldering tools, microscopes, and diagnostic stations, allowing us to complete highly technical repairs with unmatched accuracy and care.

What Is Micro-Soldering?

Micro-soldering involves repairing microscopic components on a device's circuit board. These repairs are often necessary when the issue is too complex for standard parts replacement or when the damage is board-level, such as lifted pads, torn traces, or blown chips.

This advanced process requires specialized equipment and steady hands, making it a service not offered by most general repair shops.

Common Micro-Soldering Services

We provide a full range of micro-soldering solutions, including:

  • Charging Port & FPC Connector Replacement
  • Damaged or Torn Traces Repair
  • IC Replacement (power IC, audio IC, touch IC, etc.)
  • Backlight & Display Circuit Repair
  • Logic Board Diagnostics & Jumper Wire Work
  • Board-Level Water Damage Recovery
  • Data Recovery from Non-Booting Devices
  • Reflow & Reballing of Components

Devices We Service

We work on a wide range of electronics requiring board-level repair, including:

  • Laptops & MacBooks, Logic board, SMC, and charging circuit issues
  • Game Consoles, HDMI port, power rail, and IC issues on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo systems
  • Graphics Cards (GPUs), BGA reflow on the GPU die, VRAM chip replacement, and power-stage repair. See our GPU repair page for the full scope.
  • Other Electronics, Smartwatches, drones, circuit boards, and embedded tech

Why Choose GCOM for Micro-Soldering?

We're known for tackling the repairs that other shops turn away. Here's why Ottawa trusts us:

  • Board-Level Expertise, We've been performing micro-soldering for years and know how to bring dead boards back to life.
  • Advanced Equipment, High-precision soldering under microscope with industry-leading tools.
  • Transparent Pricing, No surprises. We offer upfront quotes and realistic repair expectations.
  • Local & Reliable, Conveniently located in Ottawa with fast turnaround times and outstanding customer service.
  • Backed by Warranty, All board-level repairs come with a limited repair warranty.

Our Services

Connector Replacement

Replacement of damaged charging ports, headphone jacks, display connectors, and other board-mounted connectors using precision soldering techniques.

Trace Repair

Repair of broken or corroded PCB traces that carry signals between components. We use micro-wire jumpers and solder to restore broken circuit paths.

IC Component Replacement

Removal and replacement of failed integrated circuit chips including power management ICs, audio codecs, display drivers, and other surface-mount components.

Board-Level Water Damage Recovery

Comprehensive board-level repair for liquid-damaged devices. Ultrasonic cleaning, corrosion removal, and replacement of damaged components on the logic board.

Chip Reballing

Reballing of BGA (ball grid array) chips to restore proper solder connections. Used to fix intermittent issues caused by cracked solder joints under large ICs.

Chip Reballing details

Frequently Asked Questions

Micro-soldering is a specialized repair technique that involves working with extremely small electronic components on circuit boards under a microscope. It allows us to repair individual components on a logic board rather than replacing the entire board, often saving hundreds of dollars compared to a full board replacement.
Micro-soldering is used to repair laptops (MacBook and Windows), gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), graphics cards, and other electronics with circuit boards. Any device with a logic board or PCB can potentially be repaired using micro-soldering techniques.
The cost depends on the device, the specific component that needs repair, and the complexity of the work. Simple connector replacements may be relatively affordable, while complex IC replacements or multi-component repairs cost more. We provide a diagnostic and quote before beginning any work so you know the cost upfront.
Yes, when performed by experienced technicians with proper equipment. Our micro-soldering repairs are done under high-magnification microscopes using precision tools and high-quality solder. The repaired connections are as reliable as the original factory solder joints.
Most micro-soldering repairs are completed within 2-5 business days. The timeline depends on the complexity of the repair and whether replacement components need to be sourced. We'll provide an estimated timeline during the initial diagnostic.

More questions? Visit our full FAQ

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