The phone is damaged and won’t respond. We repair what’s broken and recover what’s on it.
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"A damaged phone doesn't always mean lost data. Often, one targeted repair is all it takes to get back in."
When a phone has been dropped, flooded, or suffered a component failure, the circuit board may stop it powering on or responding. We repair the exact fault preventing access then use standard forensic tools to recover the data.
It’s the step we take before chip-off. It keeps things less invasive and it often works.
Under high magnification, we identify precisely what's stopping the device broken charging circuit, damaged component, or corrosion and repair only what's needed.
If we can get the device working again, we can extract data through standard methods without removing the memory chip from the board.
Full chain-of-custody from the moment we receive the device. Written forensic report. Expert witness available for California courts.
If any of these match your situation, board repair is likely the right first step.
A faulty charging port or damaged power circuit is the problem. A targeted repair can restore power and with it, access to everything on the device.
Liquid corrodes components on the circuit board. Board-level cleaning and repair can restore function before more invasive methods are needed.
The device won't communicate with extraction equipment due to board damage. Repairing the fault often allows standard forensic extraction to proceed.
Anyone who needs data from a phone that no longer functions.
A damaged device holds critical evidence. Board repair restores enough function for a full forensic extraction with court-ready results.
A company phone involved in an investigation has been damaged. We repair and extract under full chain-of-custody throughout.
We restore damaged devices to a state where forensic extraction can proceed under proper legal authorization.
Irreplaceable photos and messages on a phone that no longer works. We handle these cases with care and full discretion.
Here’s what to expect no technical knowledge needed.
Tell us about the device and what happened. We assess whether board repair is viable and give you an honest answer before anything else.
The moment it arrives, we log it, photograph it, and create a formal evidence record. Every step from here is documented.
Our technician examines the circuit board under magnification to find exactly what's preventing the device from functioning nothing is touched until the fault is confirmed.
Using precision equipment, we fix the specific fault replacing a component, restoring a connection, or cleaning corrosion to bring the device back to life.
Once the device communicates, we run a full forensic extraction recovering everything on it, including deleted files where possible.
Written forensic report in court-accepted format. Our examiner is available to testify as an expert witness in California courts if needed.
Board repair requires specialist equipment alongside certified forensic tools. We have both.
Precision station for removing and replacing surface-mount components.
Repair Equipment
High-magnification inspection for identifying faults, cracked traces, and corrosion.
Diagnostic
Controlled power for circuit testing and fault isolation.
Diagnostic
Industry-standard extraction once the device is restored to a communicable state.
Court Validated
Deep data recovery including deleted files and app content.
Court Validated
Unified forensic reporting across all evidence sources and device types.
Court Validated
We assess the board first and only proceed if recovery is realistic. No repair, no charge.
Forensic board repair is the process of repairing a damaged circuit board specifically to restore enough device function for a certified forensic data extraction to proceed. We perform board repair under strict chain-of-custody protocols, document every step from device intake onward, and follow the repair immediately with a full forensic extraction. The goal is not just to fix the phone but to recover the data on it in a format that is court-admissible.
When a damaged phone arrives at our lab, our technician examines the circuit board under high magnification to identify the exact fault preventing the device from functioning. We then perform a targeted repair, replacing a failed component, restoring a broken connection, or removing corrosion, only touching what is necessary. Once the device communicates again, we run a complete forensic extraction, recovering all data, including deleted files where possible, and deliver a written forensic report.
Board repair for data recovery works on liquid and water damage, impact damage from drops, charging port or power circuit failures, and component failures that prevent the device from being recognized by forensic extraction tools. We assess the specific fault during your free evaluation before committing to any repair.
Board repair is a less invasive approach than chip-off forensics. If we can restore enough function to the device through a targeted circuit board repair, we can extract the data through standard forensic methods without physically removing the memory chip. This keeps the process simpler, faster, and preserves the device in a more complete state. Chip-off forensics is only used when board repair is not viable or has not been successful.
No. The repairs we perform target only the components preventing the device from functioning, such as the power circuit, charging components, or corroded board traces. The memory chip and its contents are not touched during the board repair process. Every step is carried out under chain-of-custody documentation, and the data is preserved exactly as it exists on the device before any forensic extraction begins.
Yes. Forensic board repair applies to both iOS and Android devices. Techniques and component access vary by manufacturer and model, but our lab is equipped to handle both platforms. Whether the device is an iPhone that won’t power on after a drop or an Android phone that stopped charging after water damage, we assess the board and advise on the best path forward. Call us to confirm what is possible for your specific device.
If the board repair does not restore enough function for a forensic extraction to proceed, we assess whether chip-off forensics is a viable next step. We always evaluate the board before committing to any repair and give you an honest answer upfront if recovery is not realistic. If we proceed with a repair and it is unsuccessful, we will discuss the alternatives with you before any further work is carried out. No repair, no charge if we determine at assessment that recovery is not possible.
If board repair isn't possible, chip-off is the next step removing and reading the memory chip directly.
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Specialist recovery for liquid-damaged phones board repair is often part of this process.
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Data recovery from vehicle systems and devices another hardware forensics service we offer.
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Free case evaluation we assess the board first and only proceed if recovery is realistic. Response within 2 hours.
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