Welcome to the official technical archive of The Solder Surgeon. While our main site serves as our primary service hub, this space is dedicated to the "how and why" of advanced micro-soldering and motherboard-level recovery.
Explore our deep-dive logs based on your device or repair type. Each log features high-magnification imagery and technical breakdowns of the recovery process.
PS5 HDMI port replacement, Xbox Series X/S retimer ICs, and APU reballing.
Logic board liquid damage, USB-C controller chips, and shorted capacitor detection.
Control module recovery for NLA (No Longer Available) dishwasher, oven, and fridge boards.
Most service centers operate on a "module swap" basis. If one 0201 capacitor fails, they replace the entire $600 motherboard. Our lab focuses on identifying the single point of failure. By using precision thermal imaging, stereo microscopes, and advanced rework stations, we restore functionality at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Precision: Reworking traces as thin as a human hair.
Sustainability: Reducing e-waste by keeping original hardware in service.
Expertise: Specializing in BGA rework and multi-layer PCB reconstruction.
For service inquiries, booking, and mail-in instructions, please visit our primary business site.
(Check back weekly for new motherboard surgery deep-dives.)