micro soldering
When your iPhone suddenly turns off and never turns back on, even if you try to charge it overnight or tried other tips and tricks shown on YouTube and still didn’t fix it. Micro soldering is often the answer!
What we repair at board level
Micro soldering is repair work done on the phone’s circuit board under a microscope, replacing components a fraction of a millimetre across. It’s how a phone written off as dead comes back. Here’s what that covers at our bench.
No power after a drop
A knock can crack a solder joint or kill a power IC. We trace the fault on the motherboard and replace the failed component, not the board.
Charging faults beyond the port
When a new charging port doesn’t fix it, the charge IC on the board is the usual culprit. We replace the chip itself.
Logic board and motherboard repair
iPhone and Android boards with failed ICs, shorts or damaged traces are repaired component by component, so you keep the phone and everything on it.
Connector and flex-cable damage
Torn board connectors from a repair gone wrong or a hard drop are re-seated or replaced under the microscope.
Chip-level component replacement
Audio ICs, touch ICs, backlight circuits: named chip, targeted swap, tested before it leaves the bench.
Board repair that protects your data
When the goal is reaching what's on a dead phone, we repair the board far enough to get access. The recovery itself lives at data recovery.
Why the board, not the whole phone
NO FLAT PRICE
Some faults are a connector, some are a chip
Board-level work is assessed first: some faults are a connector, some are a chip, and the difference is the whole price. That’s why we don’t publish a flat micro soldering price, and why nobody honestly can. Diagnosis is free, the quote is per fault, and you approve it before we touch the board.
VS REPLACING
Your data stays where it is
Compared to replacing a device, a component repair usually wins on cost and always wins on keeping your data where it is. If replacement is genuinely the better call, we’ll tell you that at the diagnosis.
Get your free board diagnosis
Tell us the device and what it’s doing. We’ll find the fault, then give you the fix and the exact price before you decide.
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Why Choose Us?
Since 2004, CellFixx has provided trusted cell phone repair services for devices with complex hardware problems. Our experienced technicians use professional tools and repair techniques to diagnose board-level issues and restore devices that may not be repairable through standard services.
Repairing devices since 2004
Our technicians can inspect water-damaged devices, identify affected components, and perform board-level repairs where possible. We use professional diagnostic and cleaning techniques to help recover devices affected by liquid damage.
Data Recovery of Dead Phone
When a phone won't power on and important data is inaccessible, our technicians can diagnose the motherboard and attempt data recovery from supported devices. We carefully assess the device before determining the safest repair approach.
Free diagnosis before any work
Every board job starts with a free assessment. You get the fault, the fix and the exact price before you decide anything.
Board repair by device
iPhone
Most of our board bench is iPhone work: phones that won't power on, audio and touch IC failures, boards other shops have declared dead. iPhone motherboard repair and iPhone logic board repair are the bench's core jobs. Screens, batteries and everything else live at iPhone repair.
iPad
iPad boards fail the same ways iPhone boards do, just with more room to work. Whether repair beats replacement is a per-fault call, and the free diagnosis settles it. See iPad repair.
Samsung Galaxy boards get the same component-level path. See Samsung repair.
Apple Watch boards are small but repairable. See Apple Watch repair.
Google Pixel boards are serviced at the same bench. See Google phone repair.
iPod is still on the bench, classic and flash models alike. See iPod repair.
Phone Won't Turn On? Repair It, Trade It In or Replace It
Board-level repair saves phones other shops write off, and the diagnosis is free. If yours cannot be saved, you still have options.
Repair the Board
One failed component is not a dead phone. We replace the single faulty part in house rather than the whole device. The board diagnosis is free.
Trade In a Dead Phone
Some boards are past saving, and we’ll say so. A phone that will not power on is usually still worth something toward a tested pre-owned one.
Need Another Phone?
We sell tested pre-owned phones in store, with unlocked options available. Stock varies by store.
Board-level work, trade-in assessment and used stock are all handled in store at our Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, Winston
locations. Your data is wiped securely before any device changes hands.
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Find your nearest Cell Phone Repair Store.
DURHAM STORE
Glenn School Rd, Suite 10, Durham, NC 27704
- 919-286-3449
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
BURLINGTON STORE
3125 Garden Rd, Suite B, Burlington, NC 27215
- 336-567-1364
- Mon - Sat: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
GREENSBORO STORE
2828 Battleground Ave, Suite A, Greensboro, NC 27408
- 336-343-9004
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
WINSTON-SALEM STORE
3254 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
- 919-286-3449
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Get Professional Micro Soldering Repair Services
When standard phone repair isn’t enough, professional micro-soldering can help address complex motherboard and component-level problems. Our experienced technicians use specialized tools and precision techniques to repair damaged circuits, connectors, charging components, and other small board-level parts.
Whether your phone has suffered liquid damage, a failed charging circuit, or motherboard-related issues, we’ll carefully diagnose the device and explain the available repair options before starting the work.
Find the right plan with us!
Not sure whether your phone needs micro-soldering or motherboard repair? Our technicians can inspect your device, identify the underlying hardware problem, and recommend the appropriate repair solution. We focus on accurate diagnostics and careful board-level work to give your device the best possible chance of recovery.
- Professional motherboard diagnostics
- Precision micro-soldering
- Charging circuit repair
- Damaged connector repair
- Water-damage assessment
- Board-level component repair
- Dead phone diagnostics
- Data recovery assistance
- Experienced repair technicians
- Specialized repair equipment
fREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can micro soldering save my data?
If a phone has a damaged motherboard or failed component that prevents it from powering on, micro-soldering may help restore the affected circuit and allow the device to function again. Once the phone is operational, your data may become accessible. Data recovery depends on the condition of the motherboard and the extent of the damage.
What is micro soldering?
Micro soldering is circuit board repair done under a microscope, replacing individual components like ICs, connectors and traces that are too small for standard tools. It’s the difference between replacing a failed chip and replacing your whole phone.
How much does micro soldering cost in Durham?
It depends entirely on the fault. A loose connector and a failed IC are very different jobs, which is why the diagnosis comes first and is free. You get the exact price for your specific fault before any work starts.
Can you repair an iPhone logic board, or do you replace it?
We repair it. Component-level repair means the failed part is replaced on your existing board, so your data and your phone stay yours. Replacement only comes up when repair genuinely isn’t worth it, and we’ll say so at the diagnosis.
My phone won't turn on at all. Is it the board?
Often, yes. If charging, a new battery and a force-restart haven’t helped, the fault is likely a power circuit on the board. That’s a bench diagnosis, and ours is free.
How long does board-level repair take?
Longer than a screen or battery, because fault-finding comes first. These are our most involved jobs and the timeline depends on the fault, so you’ll get an estimate with your diagnosis rather than a promise up front.
