Pads and traces
Lifted or missing pads, torn PCB traces, missing copper, and component connections that no longer have a reliable solder point.
Board-Level Repair
PCB Trace and Pad Repair
Lifted pads, torn traces, missing copper, and previous repair damage often require careful board-level reconstruction before a component can be installed correctly.
- Connector-area reconstruction, damaged vias, missing component connections, and heat-damaged board areas.
- Photos are helpful before shipment, but full repairability may not be known until inspection.
- Multilayer or heavily carbonized boards may not be repairable.
Damage We Repair
Board damage that may need reconstruction
Vias and connector areas
Damaged vias, connector-area reconstruction, component-anchor restoration, and repair areas affected by mechanical stress.
Previous repair damage
Excessive heat damage, adhesive, contamination, missing parts, and damage from unsuccessful shop or DIY repair attempts.
Repair Methods
How restoration is approached
- Trace reconstruction
- Jumper wire repair
- Pad restoration
- Via repair
- Component-anchor restoration
- Microscope-assisted soldering
- Electrical continuity verification
Repairability depends on inspection
Photos can help us decide whether a board is worth sending in, but repairability is sometimes only clear once the board is inspected under magnification. Successful restoration is not guaranteed, especially when multilayer traces, carbonized board material, missing components, or severe corrosion are involved.