Tech Stop offers professional board-level microsoldering — one of the most specialised repair capabilities available at any independent shop near Calgary and Airdrie. We fix the phones and laptops other shops turn away.
The vast majority of repair shops replace parts: screens, batteries, charging ports. When the motherboard fails — when a phone won't turn on, won't charge, or was declared dead — most shops hand it back. Tech Stop's board-level microsoldering capability means we can diagnose and repair at the component level, under a microscope, with specialist soldering equipment.
We use professional microscopes and thermal cameras to identify faults invisible to the naked eye.
Individual ICs, capacitors and resistors removed and replaced with precision hot air stations.
We diagnose first and give you an honest assessment. If we can't fix it, you pay nothing.
Phone won't turn on at all. We diagnose the power rail, PMIC and related components to find and fix the fault at board level.
Phone won't charge or charges intermittently. The charging IC or Tristar/Hydra chip is diagnosed and replaced at the board level.
Water damage causes corrosion on the board. We perform ultrasonic cleaning followed by targeted microsoldering to repair corroded traces and components.
Short circuits caused by drops, water or failed components. We trace and isolate the short and replace the damaged component.
MacBook and Windows laptop logic board repair — GPU failures, no-power, liquid damage, broken connectors and component-level faults.
When a phone or laptop won't boot but data needs to be recovered, we can access storage at the component level to retrieve photos, files and contacts.
Face ID not working after a screen replacement, or Touch ID sensor failure. Board-level diagnosis and repair on supported models.
Broken or damaged charging connectors, display connectors or camera connectors on the board — repaired or replaced via microsoldering.
| Standard Part Replacement | Board-Level Microsoldering | |
|---|---|---|
| What's repaired | Screens, batteries, ports, cameras — replaceable modules | Individual components on the motherboard — ICs, capacitors, traces |
| Equipment needed | Standard screwdrivers and opening tools | Professional microscope, hot air rework station, precision soldering iron |
| Who can do it | Most repair shops | Only specialist shops — Tech Stop is one of the few near Calgary |
| Phone won't turn on | ✗ Cannot fix | ✓ Diagnosable and often fixable |
| Water damage / corrosion | ✗ Cannot fix | ✓ Ultrasonic clean + microsoldering |
| Failed charging IC | ✗ Cannot fix | ✓ IC replaced at board level |
| Turnaround | 1 hour (most repairs) | 2–5 business days depending on complexity |
| Diagnostic fee | Free | Free — no fix, no charge |
Walk in with your device. We assess it under the microscope at no charge and explain the fault.
We give you a fixed price before any work begins. You decide whether to proceed — no pressure.
Our technician repairs the fault under a microscope using professional hot air and soldering equipment.
The repaired device is fully tested before return. All microsoldering repairs include a warranty.
Microsoldering is board-level repair where a technician works under a microscope to solder, replace or repair individual components on a phone or laptop motherboard. It requires specialist equipment and training and allows repair of faults that standard repair shops cannot fix.
Yes — dead phones are one of our most common microsoldering repairs. We diagnose the board to find the fault — which could be a shorted component, failed charging IC, damaged power rail, or liquid damage corrosion. Many phones declared dead by other shops are repairable at the board level.
Pricing depends on the fault and device. A free diagnosis is always the first step. Most microsoldering repairs range from $99 to $299. Complex logic board work may be higher. Call us at +1 368-550-2520 or walk in to New Horizon Mall, Balzac for a free assessment.
Microsoldering repairs typically take 2–5 business days depending on complexity. We'll give you a specific timeframe after diagnosis. Rush service may be available — ask us when you drop off your device.
If we determine after diagnosis that the repair isn't feasible, you pay nothing for the diagnostic assessment. We'll give you an honest recommendation on what to do next.
Yes — we repair MacBook logic boards including GPU failures, no-power issues, liquid damage corrosion and broken connectors. MacBook board repair is available at Tech Stop in Balzac, serving Calgary and Airdrie.
Bring it to Tech Stop. Free diagnosis, no obligation. New Horizon Mall, Balzac AB — serving Calgary and Airdrie.