If you’re in the ITAD business, you know the story: boxes arrive from across the country filled with used laptops. Some boot. Many don’t. And among the most common issues? Faulty USB-C ports—especially on Dell and Lenovo machines.
Ask the OEM, and you’ll hear the same thing: replace the board. But as an ITAD operator, you know that means scrapping perfectly valuable devices. And that’s leaving serious money on the table.
The Repair Academy is here to change that.
This July, they’re bringing their renowned 148-hour logic board repair course to the U.S. for the first time—hosted at iFixit’s HQ in Chattanooga, TN. Taught by experienced instructors from The Repair Academy and The Art of Repair, this course is built specifically for teams that want to move beyond parts swapping and into true board-level diagnostics and microsoldering.
“You don’t need to throw away that board,” says one of the instructors. “With the right tools, a microscope, schematics, and solid training, you can fix that USB-C port—and just about anything else on a modern logic board.”
This is your opportunity to turn scrap into revenue. Learn to repair:
- USB-C port failures
- No-power issues
- MacBooks, iPads, iPhones, Samsung devices
- Virtually any consumer logic board
Whether you’re a repair business, recycler, or ITAD service provider, this course delivers practical, high-ROI skills that will pay off immediately.
- 148 hours of in-person, expert-led board repair training
- Chattanooga, TN | 🗓️ Starts July 2025
- Hosted by iFixit | Taught by The Repair Academy and The Art of Repair
- Seats are nearly gone—sign up now at https://ifixit.com/ifixit-pro-repair-academ