PCB Rework & Repair Services

Both rework and repair help cut costs by avoiding the need to scrap or completely remake the PCB. It’s especially valuable for prototyping, product development, and hard-to-replace boards. By partnering with us to repair existing boards, your business will reduce waste, save costs, and minimize production delays. 

Our skilled technicians replace PCB components with precision and extreme care, leaving behind no damage to surrounding parts. We use advanced tools and controlled techniques to maintain the integrity of the PCB throughout the process.

Using industry-standard techniques and inspection tools, you can rely on us to identify and fix problems efficiently, such as misaligned components and cold solder joints. This enables long-term reliability and reduces the likelihood of future failures in the field. 

A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) should be reworked rather than replaced when addressing minor manufacturing defects, component failures, or design modifications, and when the cost of rework is less than the cost of replacement. Rework can also be used to improve product quality and reduce waste. Conversely, PCBs should be replaced when the damage is severe, the rework is too complex, or the cost of rework is too high.

IR rework offers advantages over traditional hot air or convection rework by providing a more precise and controlled heating process. PDR IR systems use focused IR beams to heat specific components, minimizing heat transfer to surrounding areas. This precision allows for more accurate temperature profiles, which is crucial for rework operations, especially with sensitive or densely packed PCBs.

PCB rework can repair a wide range of defects, including component failures, broken traces, solder bridges, cold joints, and physical damage. It also allows for modifications, upgrades, and design changes. The vast majority of component level defects can be reliably reworked by a trained technician.

After reworking or replacing a BGA, QFN, or other bottom terminated device, it is critical to inspect the resulting rework to confirm the quality of the workmanship. Since the majority of bottom terminated connections can not be visually inspected since they are obscured by the device, the use of X-ray is our preferred inspection method.