PCB Repair Services
Regardless of your own prowess with the conductor pen, there are always times when you need professional PCB repair services to get the job done. There are a number of ways to book an expert such as through Ebay or Craig’s List or depending on the area you live in, you can always look up repair services in the yellow pages or the newspaper.
What To Look For In A PCB Repair Company?
• As with all booking you want to check the history of the company and whether or not a complaint has ever been registered against them with the Better Business Bureau or any active regulating authority in your area. If you can talk to a couple of ex-clients, it will narrow down the selection process considerably.
• You want the maximum possible skill with the minimal possible costs. There are a number of smaller businesses that make up for their lack of size with really good customer service and a smaller team of dedicated specialists.
• They should of course evaluate the problem beforehand and carry all components with them so time and energy can be saved. Try to talk to them over the phone if you can to check if they offer any competitive packages if you have several repair tasks mounting up.
Services You Can Expect
• Pad and trace repairs
• Wire additions and replacements
• Engineering changes in your house such as revamping an electronical setup.
• BGA and mBGA
• Component recovery and repair
• Prototype assembly as per custom designs submitted to the company
• Project support and monitoring
• ATE, X-ray, and timely functional retests
Why You Should Opt For One?
It is encouraging to think you can carry out complex defective trace replacements on your own but usually what happens is that you end up prolonging the damage or only temporarily fixing it. If you lack experience and time you can really benefit from the reliable services that a good PCB repair company can offer. They hire people with proper training regarding circuitry so not only will you be able to buy time in-between repairs, your device will function better as a result.
If you work from home then deadlines and functionality are really important to you. When the circuit board of your laptop heats up and cracks or your camera goes haywire you will need it fixed efficiently and quickly. Having a professional on speed dial means you can get the board back within 24 hours if major damage has occurred or within an hour or so if it is a smaller issue and they can come over to your house.
For many people cost is an issue which is why ‘do it at home’ options are so popular but you can always curtail cost by choosing companies that assess the damage and let you know the cost with manpower before they actually embark on the project. This way you are saved from any unpleasant and potentially expensive surprises later.