Dell chip-level repair in Koramangala

Dell Laptop Motherboard Repair

Dell laptop motherboard repair in Bangalore at YourShoppy is done at chip level. We find the part that failed on your Inspiron, Vostro, Latitude, XPS, G-series or Alienware board and replace only that part.

WhatsApp 97392 21133Call 98869 19198

Two Dell faults we see a lot: the “AC power adapter type cannot be determined” warning and a power light that blinks amber and white. The first usually points to the charger ID circuit or DC jack. The second is a Dell error code that tells us which part of the board to test. WhatsApp 97392 21133 or 98869 19198 with your model and what you see.

LED codesWe read Dell error lights
Inspiron to AlienwareEvery Dell series
Chip levelNot board swaps
FreeDiagnosis and quote

Dell motherboard replacement or chip-level repair?

For most Dell faults, chip-level repair is the better choice because only the failed part is replaced and your original board stays in the laptop. Many service centres swap the whole motherboard, so you pay for a full new board and wait for it to arrive, and older out-of-warranty models may have no boards left. We test your board first. If it can’t be saved, we tell you and quote a replacement as well, so you can compare both prices.

At most Dell service centres

  • The whole motherboard is replaced, even when one small part failed
  • You pay the price of a full new board
  • Older and out-of-warranty models may have no boards left in stock
  • You wait for the board to arrive before work starts

At YourShoppy

  • We test the board and find the part that failed
  • Only that part is replaced or repaired
  • Your original board stays, so nothing else changes
  • If the board can’t be saved, we tell you and quote a replacement too

Dell laptops we repair

We repair motherboards on every Dell series, from Inspiron and Vostro to Latitude, XPS, G-series, Alienware and the newer Dell and Dell Pro range. Check the sticker or the bottom case for your model number before you message us. On Inspiron we mostly see no power, charging faults and liquid damage. XPS models come in with USB-C charging problems, while G15 and Alienware machines often have the fans spinning with no display.

Find your series below. The model number is on the sticker or printed on the bottom case.

INS

Inspiron

Models: Inspiron 14 and 15, Inspiron 3520 and 3530, Inspiron 5000 and 7000, Inspiron 2-in-1.
We often fix: No power, charging faults, liquid damage.

VOS

Vostro and Latitude

Models: Vostro 3420 and 3520, Latitude 3000, 5000 and 7000.
We often fix: Adapter not recognised, power and BIOS faults.

XPS

XPS

Models: XPS 13, XPS 14, XPS 15 and XPS 16.
We often fix: USB-C charging and power rail faults.

G

G-series and Alienware

Models: Dell G15 and G16, Alienware m16 and x16.
We often fix: No display with fans running, GPU and VRM faults.

NEW

Dell and Dell Pro

Models: Dell 14 and 16, Dell Pro 14 and 16.
We often fix: Charging, power and BIOS faults on the newer range.

Common Dell motherboard faults

What you seeCommon board causeUsual fix
“AC adapter type cannot be determined”Charger ID circuit or DC jackRepair the ID line or replace the jack
Power light blinks amber and whiteDell error code for CPU, memory, BIOS or displayTest that section and repair it
XPS not charging over USB-CUSB-C port or charging controllerReplace the port or controller
G15 or Alienware fans spin, no displayGPU power rail or GPU solder jointsRepair the rail or do BGA work
Dead, no lights at allShorted MOSFET, capacitor or blown fuseFind the short and replace the part
After a liquid spillCorrosion under chips, damaged tracksUltrasonic cleaning and part replacement

The charger or battery can cause the same symptoms, so we test those first. See every repair we do on the main laptop motherboard repair page. Spilled water, tea or coffee on it? Start with laptop water damage repair.

Good to know for Dell owners

Before you bring in your Dell, count the amber and white blinks on the power light and check whether a known good Dell charger still gives the adapter warning. Those two details tell us where to start on the board. The blink pattern is a Dell error code that points to the CPU, memory, BIOS or display. If you own an older business Latitude, a board repair often costs far less than a replacement board for that model.

Note the blink patternCount the amber and white blinks on the power light. The pattern tells us which part of the board to start with.
Adapter warnings are often the boardIf a good Dell charger still shows the adapter warning or charges slowly, the ID circuit or DC jack on the board is the usual cause.
Older Latitudes are worth fixingBusiness Latitudes are built to last. A board repair often costs far less than a replacement board for an older model.

How we repair your Dell board

We repair a Dell board in five steps, and nothing is touched until you approve the quote. First we rule out the charger, battery, RAM and screen. Then the board goes on a bench power supply to show its current draw and any short. We measure the power rails and check under a microscope to find the failed part. You get the part, the work and the price, and after the repair we test charging, display and ports under load.

Rule out the simple stuffWe check the charger, battery, RAM and screen first, so you don’t pay for a board repair you don’t need.
Power it on the benchA bench power supply shows how much current the board pulls and whether there’s a short.
Find the failed partWe measure the power rails and check the board under a microscope.
Quote before workYou get the failed part, what we’ll do and the price. Nothing is touched until you say yes.
Repair and testWe replace the part, then check charging, display and ports under load.

Tools on our bench

Every Dell board that comes to our Koramangala workshop goes through the same set of tools. A microscope and multimeter help us find the fault, hot air and BGA rework stations let us remove and fit chips, and a BIOS programmer reads and writes firmware chips. Liquid-damaged boards go through the ultrasonic cleaner, and the soldering station handles connectors, jacks and tracks. Screens, batteries and keyboards are covered on our Dell service page.

All of this is on our bench in Koramangala, used on every Dell board that comes in.

For screens, batteries and keyboards, see our Dell service page.

  • MicroscopeFor tiny parts and solder joints
  • Hot air rework stationFor removing and fitting small chips
  • BGA rework stationFor larger soldered chips
  • Bench power supplyShows current draw and shorts
  • MultimeterFor measuring rails and parts
  • BIOS programmerFor reading and writing firmware chips
  • Ultrasonic cleanerFor liquid-damaged boards
  • Soldering stationFor connectors, jacks and tracks

Dell dead, not charging or no display?

WhatsApp your model number and what happened. We’ll tell you what to check and when to bring it in.

WhatsApp 97392 21133WhatsApp 98869 19198Call the store

Why choose YourShoppy for Dell laptop motherboard repair in Bangalore

  • Chip-level repair in our own workshop in 1st Block Koramangala, repairing laptops since 2010.
  • Free diagnosis and a clear quote before any work, with separate prices for repair and board replacement.
  • Warranty on the repair. We tell you the period along with the quote.
  • In or out of warranty, including older Dell models other centres turn away.
  • Buying new instead? Same-day delivery in Bangalore if you order by 2 PM.

Motherboard repair for other brands

ASUSHPLenovoAcerMacBookMSIAll brands

Address: YourShoppy, 339, 1st Floor, 1st Main Cross, next to Essar Petrol Bunk, 1st Block Koramangala, Bengaluru 560034
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:30 AM to 9 PM
Phone: 97392 21133 · 98869 19198 · 080 4141 0072
WhatsApp: 97392 21133 or 98869 19198

Common questions

Where can I get Dell laptop motherboard repair in Bangalore?

At YourShoppy, 339, 1st Floor, 1st Main Cross, 1st Block Koramangala. We repair Dell Inspiron, Vostro, Latitude, XPS and Alienware motherboards at chip level. WhatsApp 97392 21133 or 98869 19198.

My Dell says the AC adapter type cannot be determined. What is wrong?

It is usually the charger ID circuit on the board, the DC jack or the charger itself. We test the charger first, then the board.

What do amber and white blinks on a Dell power light mean?

It is a Dell error code. The pattern points to the CPU, memory, BIOS or display. Note the pattern and tell us when you call.

Can you repair a Dell XPS that won’t charge?

Yes. On USB-C XPS models the fault is often the port or the charging controller, and both can be repaired on the board.

Is chip-level repair cheaper than a new Dell motherboard?

Usually, yes, because only the failed part is replaced. When a board replacement is also an option, we give you both prices.

Do you give a warranty on Dell motherboard repair?

Yes, every repair comes with a warranty. We tell you the period along with the quote.