Dead Phone and Short-Circuit Repair in Kampala
A phone that shows no sign of life is often one failed component away from working again. A shorted capacitor or power component can stop the whole phone from starting. We find that one part and replace it, instead of writing the phone off or swapping the whole board.
Signs of this fault
- No response to the power button or charger
- Phone gets warm while switched off
- Charger shows the phone drawing current, but nothing appears
- Phone died suddenly after charging or after getting wet
How we diagnose it
- Test the battery and connector, and try a known-good battery
- Power the board from a bench power supply and measure current draw
- Measure resistance on the main power lines to find a short
- Locate the hot component using thermal imaging or freeze spray
- Inspect under the microscope and confirm the faulty part
What usually causes it
Shorted capacitor
Small capacitors on power lines can fail short, pulling the voltage down so the phone can't start.
Failed power component
Power management or charging components can fail after power surges, bad chargers or liquid.
Liquid corrosion
Corrosion can bridge contacts and create a short circuit.
Battery or connector fault
Sometimes the fault is simply the battery or its connector, which we rule out first.
How we repair it
We remove the failed component with a hot-air station and replace it under the microscope, then power the phone up and test every function. If a repair is not realistic, we tell you, and discuss getting your data back where possible.
Limits
Not every dead phone can be revived. Severe corrosion, failed main chips or a damaged board layer can make a repair uneconomical. We always explain the likely outcome and cost first.
No fix, no fee. If we can’t fix it, you don’t pay. Every repair starts with a proper diagnosis. If we can’t repair the fault you booked for, there is no charge for the diagnosis or the repair attempt.
Common questions
Is a dead phone always a motherboard problem?
No. A deeply drained battery, a bad connector or a broken screen on a working phone can all look dead. We check the simple causes first.
Is board repair cheaper than a new motherboard?
Usually, when the fault is one or two components. It also keeps your data, which a board swap does not.
Request a diagnosis
Describe the fault and anything you've already tried.
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Book a repair
Tell us about your device and a technician will call you to confirm. Prices are confirmed after diagnosis, and our staff agree the quotation with you by phone, WhatsApp or in person before any repair starts.
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A technician will call you to confirm. Keep this reference to quote when we call. You can follow your repair on the tracking page once we give you a job number.
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Technicians with 12+ years of microsoldering experience.