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October 16, 2026 · Advanced Repair

Quick answer
Board-level repair means finding and fixing a fault on the phone main circuit board itself, instead of only replacing a part. It is used for phones that will not turn on, water and corrosion damage, and charging or audio faults that a new part does not fix.
Most phone repairs replace a part: a screen, a battery, or a charging port. But some problems live on the main circuit board, often called the logic board or motherboard. That is where board-level repair comes in.
Board-level repair means finding and fixing a fault on the circuit board itself. Instead of replacing the whole board, a technician uses diagnostic tools to locate the damaged component or connection and repairs it.
Without board-level repair, a phone with one of these problems is often called “not repairable” and the only option offered is a new phone. Board-level repair can bring a device back and, in many cases, save the photos and data stored on it.
Board-level work takes more time than a simple part swap, and not every board can be saved. We diagnose the device first, explain what we found, and give you a free estimate before any work begins.
We handle water damage and board-level repair for phones and tablets in Merced. If another shop told you your phone cannot be fixed, bring it to us for a second look. See all of our repair services.
Phones that will not turn on with a good battery, liquid damage with corrosion, charging problems not fixed by a new port, and no sound, mic, or camera after a drop.
In many cases, repairing the board brings the phone back to life along with the data stored on it.
Yes. We handle water damage and board-level repair for phones and tablets and give a free estimate before any work begins.
ART & FIX repairs phones, tablets, laptops, and computers at 1034 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340. We are open every day, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, and every repair comes with a 30-day repair warranty.
Call or text (209) 446-7200 before you come, or send us your device model and problem for a free estimate.
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