The graphics card is the heart of a gaming laptop — and at the same time one of the most heavily stressed components inside it. At Apenfix in Warsaw, we repair RTX and GTX graphics cards using reballing or chip replacement methods, primarily because with gaming hardware, this type of repair almost always makes sense.
In short: We repair gaming laptops with RTX and GTX cards primarily because this type of hardware is worth more than an average office laptop, so repair almost always pays off compared to buying a new device. The most common cause of failure is overheating, because graphics cards in gaming laptops work under heavy load for extended periods.
Our experience
We repair RTX and GTX graphics cards using the same methods as in other laptops — reballing or chip replacement — but with the awareness that in gaming hardware, these chips work far more intensively. We use microscopes, soldering stations, programmers and measurements on a laboratory power supply to precisely locate the damage before we decide on the repair method.
Why gaming laptop repair makes sense
We repair gaming laptops with RTX and GTX cards primarily — repair always makes more sense there, because the hardware is worth more than an average office laptop. In practice, this means that even repair by chip replacement, which takes longer than standard reballing, usually still works out cheaper than buying a new laptop with similar specifications. The main cause of failure in this category of hardware is overheating — graphics cards in gaming laptops work under heavy load far more often than in office laptops, which accelerates wear on the microchips. We write more about the mechanism of this phenomenon in the article why graphics cards fail.
When you’re looking for graphics card repair in a gaming laptop
We get gamers from Warsaw who search for queries like: „RTX laptop repair Warsaw”, „gaming laptop artefacts on screen”, „GTX graphics card repair laptop” or „gaming laptop overheating and shutting down”. If this describes your case, below you’ll find what to pay attention to.
Symptoms of graphics card damage in a gaming laptop
- Drops in frames per second and stuttering in games that previously ran smoothly
- Artefacts and coloured pixels visible in games or on the desktop
- Sudden laptop shutdown during gaming, after extended use
- Loudly running fan even under light load
We repair gaming laptops with RTX and GTX cards primarily — repair always makes more sense there, because the hardware is worth more. We do chip replacement or reballing, depending on the extent of the damage.
Apenfix technician
When repair isn’t worth it
- When the damaged RTX or GTX chip is no longer available for sale or in refurbished laptops
- When the motherboard has additional serious damage beyond the graphics card
How gaming laptop graphics card repair works at our service centre
1. Free inspection
We test the laptop under load and measure power consumption to locate the graphics card fault.
2. Cooling system assessment
We check whether overheating contributed to the failure and whether it’s worth combining the repair with cooling system cleaning.
3. Reballing or chip replacement
Depending on the condition of the chip, we carry out the repair under a microscope using a soldering station.
4. Three-stage quality control
We test the graphics card under load before your laptop is returned to you.
Repair time depends on the method and chip availability. Replacing an RTX or GTX chip may take longer than standard reballing if we’re waiting for delivery from abroad.
Gaming laptop repair — we serve all of Warsaw
We accept gaming laptops with damaged RTX or GTX graphics cards from customers in every Warsaw district — Śródmieście, Wola, Mokotów, Ochota, Żoliborz, Bemowo, Bielany, Ursynów, Praga-Południe, Praga-Północ, Targówek, Białołęka, Wawer, Włochy, Ursus, Wilanów, Rembertów and Wesoła — as well as from surrounding areas.
We have more than one location in convenient parts of Warsaw, so getting to us is quick and easy wherever you live or work. Our current service point addresses are listed further down this page.
Why Apenfix
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth repairing an RTX graphics card?
In gaming laptops, almost always yes, because the device is worth more than an average office laptop.
Why do graphics cards in gaming laptops fail more often?
Mainly due to overheating — they work under greater load for longer periods than in office laptops.
Do you repair both RTX and GTX?
Yes, we repair both series of graphics cards using reballing or chip replacement.
How long does a graphics card repair in a gaming laptop take?
Most reballing repairs take 1–3 working days, chip replacement may take longer.
Is it worth combining the repair with cooling system cleaning?
Yes, reducing overheating decreases the risk of the graphics card failing again.
The cost of graphics card repair in a gaming laptop depends on the chip model and repair method. You’ll find current rates in the Apenfix price list.
Two service points in Warsaw
Visit whichever of our two locations is more convenient for you.
Location 1 — Wolska
Wolska 50A/Lokal 26
01-187 Warszawa
Location 2 — al. Szucha
al. Jana Chrystiana Szucha 1
00-580 Warszawa
See also
- Motherboard repair — when is it worth it
- BGA reballing
- Lenovo cooling system cleaning
- Laptop overheating
