Laptop not detecting the graphics card, freezing on startup, or showing graphical artefacts on screen? Often the cause is damaged solder connections under the chip, which can be repaired using BGA reballing. Repair usually takes 1–3 working days.
In brief: BGA reballing is the process of re-soldering a chip (such as a graphics card or chipset) to the motherboard by replacing the solder balls underneath it. This fixes problems with graphics card detection, screen artefacts, or laptop freezing on startup caused by cracked solder connections. We carry out the work under a microscope, on specialist heating tables, with a success guarantee given before starting work. Service available in Warsaw, repair usually takes 1–3 working days.
Our experience in BGA reballing
For reballing we use microscopes powerful enough that a trace the width of a human hair is clearly visible, as well as bottom heating tables, precision soldering stations, and people with experience working under a microscope. We have trusted suppliers of solder balls and replacement chips, which means we can tailor the solution to the client’s budget — new chip, used, or a good compatible alternative.
When reballing makes sense and when it doesn’t
Reballing is a precise but not cheap procedure, so we always start with a free assessment of whether it’s worthwhile in a given case. It makes sense when the problem actually stems from the solder connection under the chip — for example, the graphics card periodically disappears from the system or artefacts appear that worsen as the laptop heats up. We don’t recommend reballing speculatively, 'just to try’ — if diagnostics show that the problem lies elsewhere (e.g. in another damaged component on the motherboard), we say so directly, rather than carrying out an expensive procedure without certainty of results.
When you’re looking for BGA reballing
Usually people come to us who search online for: ’laptop not detecting graphics card’, ’artefacts on laptop screen’, or ’BGA reballing Warsaw price’. If you recognise your situation in these phrases, you’ll probably solve it right here with us.
Symptoms — when to consider reballing
- Graphics card periodically disappears from device manager
- Coloured stripes, patches, or artefacts appear on screen
- Laptop freezes or restarts randomly under graphics load
- Symptoms worsen as the laptop heats up
- Laptop sometimes won’t start, but works again after cooling down
Reballing under a microscope is work that leaves no room for approximation — every solder ball must land exactly where it should. That’s why before we start, we always tell the client straight whether it makes sense in their case.
Apenfix technician
What happens if you delay the repair
A cracked solder joint under the chip won’t fix itself, and every heating and cooling cycle of the laptop weakens it further. Delaying usually ends with:
- Symptoms appear more and more often, even during simple tasks
- The laptop eventually stops starting up at all
- The damage can spread to neighbouring traces and components on the motherboard
- Instead of reballing, a full chip or motherboard replacement may be needed
How BGA reballing works at our service centre
1. Free inspection
We check under a microscope and with an oscilloscope whether the cause is the solder joint, and whether reballing makes sense.
2. Chip removal
On the lower preheating table, we carefully remove the chip from the motherboard.
3. Reballing under a microscope
We clean the pads, apply new solder balls, and precisely solder the chip back on.
4. Testing and quality control
We test stability under load and pass the laptop through a three-stage quality control process.
Above, we describe how the process works in our service centre. This is not a DIY repair guide — reballing requires a microscope, specialist equipment and extensive experience, so we recommend bringing your laptop to a service centre.
BGA reballing — we serve all of Warsaw
We accept laptops for BGA reballing 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 the 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
What is BGA reballing?
It’s a procedure for re-soldering a chip, such as a graphics card, by replacing the solder balls underneath it. It repairs damaged connections that cause artefacts, freezing or hardware not being detected.
Is reballing always worth it?
Not always. That’s why we always start with a free inspection and tell you straight whether the procedure makes sense in your case, instead of doing it 'on spec’.
What equipment do you use for reballing?
We use powerful microscopes, bottom preheating stations, precision soldering stations and trusted suppliers of solder balls and replacement chips.
How long does BGA reballing take?
The repair usually takes 1–3 working days; in more complex cases we agree the timeframe individually after diagnosis.
How much does BGA reballing cost?
You’ll find current rates in the price list — we always give an exact quote after the free inspection.
Prices for all services can be found in our 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
- CPU replacement
- Motherboard trace repair
- Motherboard repair — when it’s worth it
- Dell motherboard repair
