iPhone and iPad logic board repair
When an iPhone or iPad won't turn on, won't charge, hangs on the Apple logo, or has been exposed to liquid, the failure usually lives on the board — not the screen, the battery or the cable. We diagnose under microscope and repair the failed components. Walk-in service in Revelstoke, BC, with mail-in repair across Canada.
- 90-dayWarranty on every repair
- 1–4 weeksBoard-level & water-damage turnaround
- No fix, no feeon board-level work
Signs your iPhone or iPad needs board-level repair
If your device shows any of the symptoms below, the issue may live on the logic board itself rather than a swappable part. A microscope-based diagnostic is the only reliable way to know.
iPhone or iPad will not turn on
No response from a known-good charger and no signs of life from the device.
Not charging
The Lightning or USB-C port works mechanically but the device draws no power, or charges erratically.
Boot loop
The device restarts repeatedly without finishing boot.
Stuck on the Apple logo
The device hangs on the Apple logo and never reaches the Lock Screen.
Water or liquid damage
After exposure to water, drinks or other liquids — corrosion is progressive and time-sensitive.
No image or backlight failure
A completely blank display, or a faint image visible only with a flashlight.
Touch issues from board faults
Ghost touches, dead zones or unresponsive touch that persist with a known-good display.
Audio or charging IC issues
No microphone in calls, missing speaker output, or intermittent charging.
Data needed from a dead device
Photos, contacts or messages trapped on a device that no longer turns on.
What iPhone and iPad board-level repair covers
Component-level work on a logic board ranges from a single fuse or lifted pad to a full IC replacement. This list covers the categories of work we do most.
IC replacement
Power management, charging, audio, backlight and other surface-mount ICs.
Connector repair
Charge port flex, board-to-board connectors, display flex connectors and battery connector replacement.
Short detection
Thermal imaging and current-injection to find shorted capacitors and components pulling a rail to ground.
Power management issues
PMIC repair, power-rail analysis and replacement of components on the boot and power path.
Charging circuit repair
Charging IC, fuses and surrounding components when the port itself is fine but the circuit behind it has failed.
Backlight circuit repair
Backlight IC, filter, coil and fuse replacement to bring the display backlight back.
NAND-related diagnostics
Diagnosing storage-related faults that present as boot loops or restore failures. Storage upgrades have their own page.
Trace and pad repair
Lifted pads, broken traces and jumper-wire repairs to bring damaged board sections back into circuit.
When logic board repair makes sense, and when it doesn't
Board-level repair isn't always the right answer. The diagnostic exists so you can make an informed call before any soldering work happens.
What usually makes repair the right call
- Board repair makes sense when a single component is responsible — replacing the whole device for one failed IC is rarely the best answer.
- Board repair preserves the storage on the original board, which gives you the best chance of keeping your data.
- On some models, a full replacement device or board is expensive enough that a targeted repair is the more sensible option.
- We don't claim board repair is always cheaper than a replacement — every case is different and depends on the fault.
- When a replacement really is the better path, we say so honestly during the diagnostic.
Some dead-iPhone repairs are really about the data
When the photos and contacts matter most
Some of the dead-iPhone repairs we see aren't really about restoring the device — they're about retrieving photos, contacts, messages or notes from a phone that no longer turns on. In those cases the goal shifts: bring the device far enough back to copy data off, or work directly with the storage chip when required. Data recovery is never guaranteed.
What to know before booking
Microsoldering is an advanced repair, not a guarantee.
Realistic limits
- Not every board is repairable — severe physical damage, deep liquid damage, and prior failed repairs can push a board past the point where microsoldering is safe.
- Face ID and Touch ID have pairing and security limitations at the silicon level. We don't promise restoring biometric features unless it's something we can confidently support for your model.
- Liquid damage worsens over time — the longer a wet device sits or is repeatedly powered on, the worse the corrosion inside the board becomes.
- Data recovery is never guaranteed; outcomes depend on the failure mode, the state of the storage and prior handling.
- Manufacturer water resistance is not guaranteed after a device has been opened, and we don't promise it's restored after a board-level repair.
Our iPhone and iPad diagnostic process
Every board-level repair follows the same predictable workflow, diagnostic-first, with no soldering work until you've approved the plan.
- Step 1
Intake
We record history — drops, spills, prior repairs, recent updates — and the symptoms you've seen.
- Step 2
Symptom verification
We reproduce the issue and rule out simple causes (cable, charger, software) before opening the device.
- Step 3
Board inspection
The logic board comes out and is inspected under stereo microscope for corrosion, damaged pads and prior repair signs.
- Step 4
Power & charging tests
Power rails are measured, the charging circuit is tested, and any shorts are localized to a specific area of the board.
- Step 5
Quote
You get a clear repair plan, an honest read on whether the board is repairable, and a quote — no work proceeds without approval.
- Step 6
Repair attempt
IC replacement, connector repair, corrosion cleanup, trace or pad rebuilds and other component-level fixes.
- Step 7
Testing
Functional and electrical testing — boot, charge, audio, touch and other affected functions — before the device leaves the bench.
Pricing, turnaround and warranty
No fix, no fee
Board-level work is no repair, no fee: if we can't fix it, you pay nothing. On mail-in repairs, shipping costs still apply. A simple repair quote by phone or email costs nothing. You always see the quote before we start any repair work.
Turnaround
Board-level work, water damage and severe damage take 1–4 weeks, depending on severity and parts availability. We will tell you where your repair sits in that range once the board has been diagnosed.
Warranty
90-day warranty on every repair — longer on screens and batteries.
iPhone and iPad models
Model support varies by generation — contact us to confirm your exact iPhone or iPad before booking.
iPhone
Logic board repair, NAND upgrades, IC replacement and board-level data recovery on the iPhone models we support — contact us to confirm your exact model.
iPad
Logic board repair, NAND upgrades, charging IC and connector work on supported iPad models — contact us to confirm your exact model.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about this repair.
Can an iPhone logic board be repaired?
Often, yes. Most iPhone board failures come down to a single failed IC, a damaged connector, corrosion after a liquid spill, a blown fuse, or a shorted component on a power rail. Component-level repair targets the actual failed part instead of replacing the whole board. Severe physical damage and long-term liquid damage can push a board past the point where repair is safe, and we'll tell you honestly when that's the case.
Is iPhone logic board repair worth it?
Often, yes — particularly when the data on the device matters or only a single component has failed. A targeted repair lets you keep the original board, the original storage and the data on it. We don't claim it's always cheaper than a replacement device, but for many board faults it's significantly less expensive.
Can you fix a dead iPhone?
We can attempt it. A dead iPhone — no signs of life, no response to a known-good charger — is one of the most common board-level cases we see. The fault could be the power management IC, the charging IC, a damaged trace from a previous repair, or liquid damage. We diagnose under microscope and explain what's realistic for your device before any soldering work.
Can you repair iPhone water damage?
Often, yes, and the sooner the better. Corrosion progresses even after a device has been dried out. We disassemble, ultrasonically clean affected sections, inspect under microscope, and repair the failed components. Severe or long-standing liquid damage may not be repairable. Water-damaged devices get a liquid-damage treatment instead of the $55 diagnostic: $100 for phones, $150 for laptops. The treatment adds at least 24 hours to the repair: ultrasonic cleaning, a bath in 99% isopropyl alcohol, then drying overnight.
What if my iPhone or iPad can't be repaired?
Board-level work is no repair, no fee: if we can't fix it, you pay nothing. On mail-in repairs, shipping costs still apply. We'll tell you honestly if a repair isn't realistic before you commit to anything.
Can you fix an iPhone stuck on the Apple logo?
Sometimes. A boot loop can come from a software issue, a failed storage chip, an audio IC fault, or other board-level problems. Software-only cases are usually a restore; when the cause is on the board, microsoldering is the path forward. The diagnostic determines which one applies to your iPhone.
Can you repair charging IC or audio IC problems?
Yes. A charging IC that no longer regulates power, or an audio IC that has lifted from the board after a flex bend, are both common iPhone board-level jobs. The actual repair always depends on what the diagnostic finds and which IC is involved.
Can you recover data from a dead iPhone?
Sometimes. When the goal is the photos, contacts or messages on a device that no longer powers on, the work shifts to repair-first data recovery: bring the iPhone back far enough to copy data off, or work directly with the storage chip when required. See our board-level data recovery page for realistic expectations.
Do you offer mail-in iPhone and iPad board repair?
Yes, from anywhere in Canada — no-power, not-charging, boot-loop, water damage and other component-level work. See our mail-in microsoldering page for how to package and ship your device.
Tell us what your device is doing.
Send us the model and the symptoms, and we'll follow up with next steps. No repair, no fee on board-level work.