My phone is not turning on. Can it be fixed?
Yes. Revora specializes in repairing phones that will not turn on or charge. Using advanced micro-soldering, we isolate short-circuits on the motherboard caused by liquid damage or power surges. If it's beyond repair, we offer assured cash payouts for the salvage value of the device.
| Common Causes | Liquid damage, shorted PMIC, dead battery, broken display. |
|---|---|
| Repair Time | 24 to 48 Hours for complex motherboard micro-soldering. |
| Data Recovery | High success rate. Data is recovered when the board boots up. |
| Buyback Alternative | payment paid for the remaining OEM parts (cameras, housing). |
Common reasons your phone is dead
- Dead Display: The phone is actually on (vibrates or rings), but the screen is completely crushed or internally shorted.
- Liquid Damage: Water infiltration has caused corrosion and short-circuited a major power rail (like VDD_MAIN on iPhones).
- Dead Battery: The battery has swelled or chemically failed and refuses to accept a charge.
- Broken Charging Port: The port is packed with lint or physically broken, preventing the battery from charging.
How our lab fixes dead motherboards
A phone that refuses to boot or charge is commonly called 'dead', but that does not make it useless scrap. Over 70% of internal smartphone modules operate independently of the main motherboard. If the motherboard itself is shorted, our technicians use thermal imaging cameras and schematics to trace the exact microscopic capacitor or chip that has failed. We then use hot air rework stations to remove and replace the faulty chip, allowing the device to boot normally and saving your data.
Repair vs Sell: Which makes sense?
If replacing a motherboard or performing extensive CPU reballing costs more than 50% of the phone's current second-hand value, selling the dead phone for immediate salvage cash is the mathematically superior choice. High-value salvage parts like Sony IMX camera sensors, pristine aluminum frames, and haptic feedback motors retain substantial trade value.