PCB Repair Services in Kenya
A circuit board that stopped working doesn't always need replacing. Sinsal assesses printed circuit boards at the component level to determine whether the fault can be isolated and repaired.
Service Overview
A circuit board that stopped working does not always need replacing. Sinsal repairs printed circuit boards at the component level: the fault is isolated by measurement, the failed part or connection is corrected and the board is tested before it goes back.
The service is for organisations whose equipment is expensive, imported, discontinued or simply too disruptive to replace. Each board is assessed first, so you know whether repair is viable and what it involves before any work is approved.
Equipment We Work On
- Networking, telecom and CCTV boards
- Industrial control, drive and HMI boards
- Medical equipment control and power boards
- Power supply and inverter boards
- POS, kiosk and server motherboards
- Legacy and OEM boards with no replacement
Typical Failures
- Dead board after a surge or power fault
- Burnt pads and traces, or lifted connectors
- Corrosion from humidity or liquid ingress
- Cracked solder joints from heat cycling and vibration
- Failed regulators, capacitors and protection parts
- Intermittent faults that appear when the board is warm
Diagnostic Process
- 01Visual and microscope inspection of the whole board
- 02Current-limited power-up and rail analysis
- 03Oscilloscope and thermal imaging at the suspect stage
- 04Continuity and signal tracing to confirm the failed part
- 05Repairability and parts-availability decision
Repair Process
- 01Removal of the failed component and cleaning of the site
- 02Replacement of components and repair of pads, traces and connectors
- 03Re-inspection under magnification
- 04Record of replaced components
Testing and Validation
- Verification of the rails and signals that were faulty
- Functional test in the host equipment where practical
- Extended run to show the repair holds when warm
What You May Receive
Diagnostic findings, Repairability decision, Repair record where work proceeds.
Warranty
Completed repairs are accompanied by warranty documentation. The cover, its term and its exclusions are written on the warranty document issued with the job, so they are agreed in writing for your equipment rather than assumed. Warranty applies to the repaired fault and the work carried out, not to unrelated failures elsewhere in the equipment.
Important Limitation
Not every board is repairable — some faults require parts that are no longer available, or affect the board too extensively to justify repair over replacement.
Common Questions
Can a damaged PCB be repaired?
Often, yes — depending on which component failed and how accessible it is. Assessment determines this before any repair work begins.
How long does PCB repair take?
It depends on the fault and parts availability. Assessment includes an estimated timeline before work is approved.
Have a Failed Circuit Board?
Describe the equipment and the fault. Sinsal will confirm whether it is a fit for diagnostics and repair before any work begins.
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