Advanced electronics repair

Micro-Soldering & Board-Level Repair

When a screen, battery or other common part is not the whole problem, PRG can evaluate supported devices for faults involving connectors, components and the main board.

Phone Repair Guy technician working at the Davie repair bench
Real Phone Repair Guy repair bench in Davie.
Important: Not every damaged board or no-power device can be repaired. An in-person evaluation is required before PRG can explain the cause or available options.

Why this capability matters

Some problems are deeper than a replaceable part.

Micro-soldering is precision work on the very small connectors and components attached to a device's main board. Board-level repair focuses on the electronics that control power, charging, display, data access and other core functions. This capability matters when a normal module replacement does not solve the fault.

No power or charging

A device that will not turn on can have several possible causes. PRG evaluates the device rather than diagnosing it remotely or assuming a battery will solve the problem.

Liquid-damage evaluation

Liquid can affect multiple components and damage may progress beyond what is externally visible. Repair and data recovery cannot be guaranteed.

Connectors and components

Impact, wear, heat or prior work can damage small connectors and components. Micro-soldering may provide a repair path when the damaged part is attached to the board.

Supported device categories

Advanced evaluation across PRG repair services.

PRG evaluates supported phones, tablets, computers, MacBooks and game consoles. The best repair path depends on the model, condition and failure.

Related specialist guidance

Liquid, startup, data-priority and connector problems.

A liquid-detection alert does not prove a board fault. Start with Darwin’s iPhone Liquid Detected guidance and avoid forcing a charge. An Apple logo also does not prove board damage; read the iPhone stuck-logo guide before selecting an option that can erase data. Some PS5 HDMI faults involve a board-mounted connector and require micro-soldering skills; visit the PS5 and game console repair page for console-specific details.

Screen repair or board work?

A flashing screen does not automatically need micro-soldering.

A white line, missing touch response or flickering display is a symptom—not a board diagnosis. Start with the exact model, the affected screen and any impact or earlier work. A display assembly, connector or other fault can require a different repair path; inspection comes before choosing a part or board-level work.

For a folding Galaxy, don’t press the crease, peel its inside film or repeatedly bend it to test the fault. Read Darwin’s Galaxy Z Flip screen guidance, or start with Samsung repair evaluation. If important files have no backup, say so before work begins. Board repair and data recovery are related in some cases, but neither outcome is guaranteed.

Real repair footage

Watch a PS5 HDMI repair from damaged port to monitor test.

Actual PRG repair footage. Instrumental music and on-screen stage labels.

What this repair shows

Real Phone Repair Guy footage follows a damaged PS5 HDMI port through opening, port repair and soldering, an HDMI monitor test showing the startup picture, and reassembly, with a before-and-after comparison.

  1. The damaged HDMI port before repair
  2. The PS5 opened for access to the port
  3. Port repair and soldering at the bench
  4. An HDMI connection to a monitor showing the PS5 startup picture
  5. Reassembly and the repaired port, compared with the original damage

The monitor footage documents HDMI picture output after this repair. The right repair for another console depends on its condition and inspection findings.

Need help with a damaged PS5 HDMI port or no picture? Contact Phone Repair Guy in Davie, Tamarac or at the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop.

View the actual before-and-after port comparison →

Three Broward County locations

Start with your nearest PRG shop.

Bring the device to Davie, Tamarac or Fort Lauderdale / Swap Shop, or call first. The team can confirm the best drop-off option and route specialist work if needed.

Fort Lauderdale / Swap Shop

3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Closed Mon–Tue • Wed–Fri 9 AM–5 PM • Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–5:30 PM

(954) 242-8277Store details →

Questions before you visit

Repair FAQ.

What is micro-soldering?

Micro-soldering is precision work on the small connectors and components attached to a device's main board. It may help when replacing a screen, battery or other modular part does not address the underlying electronic fault.

What is board-level repair?

Board-level repair focuses on faults involving the device's main board and attached electronics. PRG evaluates the device first because the cause and repair options cannot be confirmed remotely.

Can you repair a device another shop could not fix?

PRG can evaluate devices that have already been worked on. Tell the team what was previously attempted. Prior repair attempts or board damage can affect the available options, and a successful repair cannot be promised.

Can every damaged board be repaired?

No. The extent and location of damage, parts availability and prior work all matter. Evaluation is needed before PRG can explain the realistic options.

How long does advanced repair take?

Timing varies with the device, damage, diagnostic work and parts. PRG can discuss the next step after evaluating the device.

Which PRG location should I visit?

You may start with Davie, Tamarac or Fort Lauderdale / Swap Shop, or call first. The team can confirm the best drop-off option for your device and route specialist work if needed.

Free advanced-repair quote

Tell us what the device is doing.

Include the model, symptoms, liquid exposure and any repair already attempted. PRG will receive the request by text.

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