12/06/2026
Recent GPU Repair 🔧
This graphics card came in with an unusual fault. On inspection under the microscope, we found that a small SMD capacitor had been knocked clean off the PCB.
Unfortunately, it hadn’t just taken the capacitor with it — the impact had also ripped away part of the copper trace, leaving the circuit open.
✅ Damaged area cleaned and prepared
✅ Replacement capacitor fitted
✅ Broken trace reconstructed with a micro-jumper wire
✅ Protective solder mask applied to restore insulation and durability
The repair was then inspected under magnification and tested to ensure the circuit was functioning correctly again.
Not every faulty graphics card needs replacing. Many board-level faults can be repaired, saving the customer the cost of a replacement card.
📍 Microsmith Electronics, Newport
💻 Component-level repairs carried out in-house
🔬 Microscope diagnostics and micro-soldering.