iGen LAB / Microsoldering

Microsoldering and electronics repair.

Precision microsoldering repairs on electronic components, carried out under a microscope.

Microsoldering

What is microsoldering?

Microsoldering is precision work on the electronic components and connections found on a device's board — carried out under a microscope, when a fault can't be fixed with a full module swap.

Scope

What microsoldering covers

01Work under a microscopeThe precision needed when working on small components.
02SMD componentsReplacing individual surface-mount components.
03ConnectorsRepairing or replacing damaged connectors on the board.
04Traces and padsRebuilding damaged traces and solder pads.
05BGAReplacing BGA chips where the fault requires it.

Symptoms

When microsoldering might be needed

  • A connector on the board is visibly damaged or detached
  • The device behaves erratically after a previous repair
  • A component on the board shows signs of overheating or corrosion

Not every fault requires BGA work

The scope of microsoldering work is matched to the specific fault — BGA replacement is one method among several, not the default starting point for every repair.

Process

How to submit a case to LAB

  1. 01

    Submission

    Describe the device and the symptoms you've noticed.

  2. 02

    Case review

    We check whether the fault may need work at the electronics level.

  3. 03

    Diagnostics

    If needed, we assess the condition of components under a microscope.

  4. 04

    Next steps

    We share information about the possible scope of microsoldering work.

Could the problem involve the electronics?

Describe the fault — we'll check whether a microsoldering repair is possible.

Submit your device

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is microsoldering?

It's work at the level of individual components under a microscope, used when a full module swap won't fix the fault.

When is microsoldering needed?

When the fault involves a single component, connector, or trace on the board — not a full module.

Does every electronics repair require microsoldering?

No. The scope of an electronics repair is matched to the specific fault — microsoldering is one available method, not the default starting point for every repair.

Can the repair be assessed without diagnostics?

No — the realistic scope of work is only confirmed after diagnosing the specific case.

How do I submit a case?

Describe the device model and the symptoms of the fault — we'll use that to determine the next steps.

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