Overview of computer motherboard architecture, components, layers, chipset types, repair workflow, tools, workbench setup, and ESD protection.

Hot-air station, soldering stations, microscope handling, preheater usage, DC power supply, multimeters, tweezers, flux types, solder materials, and safety protocols.

Understanding multilayer PCBs, SMD components, VRMs, MOSFETs, capacitors, resistors, coils, fuses, connectors, and power & signal lines.

Using boardview tools & schematics to identify components, trace nets, follow voltage rails, analyze lines, understand block diagrams, and locate faults.

Power sequencing, DC-in section, charger IC, CPU/GPU VRMs, no power issues, diode mode testing, current draw analysis, MOSFET diagnosis, and short isolation techniques.

Battery charging circuits, BQ/ISL charger IC repair, DC jack faults, protection circuits, adapter sense lines, and power delivery troubleshooting.

GPU/PCH/Northbridge faults, reflow & reballing, LVDS/eDP faults, backlight issues, display connector repairs, and no display troubleshooting.

USB power/data faults, HDMI port replacements, audio codec IC repair, LAN/keyboard/trackpad faults, and SMD connector-level servicing.

SMD removal/installation, pad repair, jumper wiring, trace rebuilding, solder wick usage, micro-jumper techniques, and precision microsoldering.

GPU/PCH chip servicing, stencil usage, heating profiles, IC alignment, reballing process, thermal management, and replacing major BGA chips.

Ultrasonic cleaning, corrosion removal, oxidized component replacement, no power after liquid damage, and full restoration workflow.

BIOS repair, firmware recovery, EC firmware flashing, diagnostic tools, embedded controller tests, and software-based fault tracing.

Full motherboard repair project, IC rework test, power section diagnostic demonstration, boardview exam, and final certification evaluation.