Charging-port circuits
Board-level charging faults that a port swap alone won't fix.
Microsoldering
Board-Level Repair Others Send Away.
Fine, component-level soldering to fix issues most shops can't — on phones, tablets, and computer boards.
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Honest
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Overview
Fixing the tiny things
The direct answer to "can this even be fixed" is often yes — because the fault lives on the circuit board itself, not in a part you can swap. A lifted pad, a failed chip, a bad charging circuit: microsoldering repairs those at the component level instead of replacing the whole device.
Component replacement
Replacing failed chips and components with fine soldering.
No-power diagnosis
Tracing board-level faults on devices that won't turn on.
Data-recovery assist
Board repair that can make a dead device readable again.
Backlight & display circuits
Fixing board-level display and backlight faults.
Honest expectations
We'll tell you when a repair is worthwhile — and when it isn't.
Local coverage
Microsoldering for Saginaw, Midland & the Great Lakes Bay Region
Yes — Computers To Go performs board-level microsoldering for customers throughout Saginaw, Midland, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region. With stores in both Saginaw and Midland, MI, we serve Bay City, Freeland, Frankenmuth, and across mid-Michigan. This is specialist work that most shops simply send away — so having a local team that does it in-house means your device, and often your data, stays close to home.
Board-level repair is exactly the kind of service where being local pays off: you can bring the device in, talk through the fault with the technician who will actually work on it, and get an honest answer about whether repair makes sense before anything is attempted.
Repair is also the sustainable choice. The United Nations\' Global E-waste Monitor reports the world generated over 60 million tonnes of electronic waste in a single year, with less than a quarter formally recycled — much of it devices discarded over faults that were repairable. And advocacy tracked by iFixit\'s Right to Repair movement shows component-level repair routinely brings "dead" hardware back for a fraction of replacement cost. Fixing the board keeps devices — and data — out of the landfill.
“Half the devices people are told to throw away have one bad component on an otherwise healthy board. Under a microscope, that\'s a repair — and often the only way to get someone\'s photos back.”
— The Computers To Go team, Saginaw & Midland, MI
Microsoldering pairs with our other repair services. Explore: phone & tablet repair, computer & laptop repair, and data recovery.
Microsoldering
Specialist work
Repairing the faults most shops can't reach
Charging circuits, failed chips, no-power boards — diagnosed under the microscope and repaired at the component level.
Charging circuits Chip-level Data-recovery assist
Free Board Diagnosis
Answered
What devices can you microsolder?
Microsoldering applies to phones, tablets, laptops, and game consoles with damaged ports, chips, or board traces. Computers To Go works at the component level on devices other shops only replace, fixing the specific fault. Board-level repair often saves both the hardware and the irreplaceable photos and data stored inside it.
Answered
How much does microsoldering cost?
Microsoldering pricing depends on the specific board fault and the parts and time involved, which is exactly why diagnosis comes first. Computers To Go inspects the board, explains what failed, and quotes the repair before starting. Honest odds and a clear price up front let you weigh the fix against replacement with real information.
Answered
Can you fix a charging port that stopped working?
Charging-port failures are among the most common board-level repairs, usually caused by worn connectors or cracked solder joints rather than a dead battery. Computers To Go diagnoses whether the port, cable, or board is at fault and repairs it precisely, restoring charging without forcing you to replace an otherwise healthy device.
By the numbers
What is microsoldering repair?
Microsoldering is precision repair at the circuit-board level, fixing tiny components, traces, and connectors that standard part-swap repairs cannot address. Common cases include charging-port damage, failed power chips, and data recovery from a dead board. Computers To Go performs microsoldering with proper tooling so devices other shops call unrepairable often become fixable.
| Metric | What the data shows | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-waste reduction | The U.S. EPA reports repairing and reusing electronics meaningfully cuts electronic waste | epa.gov |
| Repair market | Statista data shows the global electronics repair market continues to grow year over year | statista.com |
| Skilled trade | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks electronics repair as a specialized occupation | bls.gov |
| Device longevity | CompTIA notes component-level repair can extend device life well beyond typical replacement cycles | comptia.org |
Key data
Can you recover data from a device that won't turn on?
Board-level repair can often revive a dead device just long enough to recover irreplaceable photos and files, even when it will not power on normally. Success depends on the specific damage. Computers To Go diagnoses the board first, explains the odds honestly, and quotes the work before proceeding so you decide with full information.
“A phone that other shops wrote off is often one failed chip away from working, so we diagnose the board before anyone talks about replacing the whole device” says the Computers To Go team in Saginaw and Midland, MI.
Questions
Frequently asked
Why does microsoldering matter?
Many "unfixable" devices actually have a small board-level fault — a lifted pad, a failed chip, a bad charging circuit. Microsoldering repairs that fault at the component level instead of replacing the whole device, which can save the hardware and, in many cases, the data on it.
Can you recover data from a dead phone?
Sometimes. If the fault is on the board rather than the storage itself, a microsoldering repair can bring the device back to life long enough to retrieve your data. We assess it first and tell you honestly whether it is worth attempting.
My shop said my device can't be fixed — is that final?
Not always. Most repair shops swap whole parts and stop at the board. Board-level faults that look terminal to a parts-swapper are often exactly what microsoldering is designed to fix. It is worth an assessment before you give up on the device.
How much does microsoldering cost?
It depends on the fault and the work involved — board-level repair is skilled, precise work. We diagnose the board first, then give you a clear quote for approval before any soldering begins. If a repair is not worthwhile, we will tell you.
Do you serve Saginaw and Midland?
Yes. Computers To Go has stores in both Saginaw and Midland, MI, and we take on board-level repairs for customers across the Great Lakes Bay Region — including Bay City, Freeland, Frankenmuth, and mid-Michigan.
What kinds of devices can you work on?
Phones, tablets, and computer boards. Common jobs include charging-port circuits, failed components, no-power faults, and backlight or display circuit repairs.
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Told It Can't Be Fixed?
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