Networking & Hardware
Chip Level Hardware / Laptop Repairing
Chip-level repair is a specialised, well-paid skill that goes far beyond swapping parts. This course teaches you to diagnose faults on the motherboard, work with components, and carry out board-level laptop and hardware repairs. It's entirely hands-on and turns you into a genuine repair specialist.
- Duration
- 2 mths
- Format
- Live 1-on-1
- Level
- Professional
- Certificate
- Osian NSDCC
What this course is about
Laptop repair becomes safer and more effective when diagnosis happens before parts are replaced. In Chip Level Hardware and Laptop Repairing live 1-on-1 online classes, you learn how to identify boards, read symptoms, use a multimeter, inspect power rails and approach common no-power, no-display and charging faults. The teacher explains component-level thinking in accessible steps, making these laptop repair classes useful for beginners, service aspirants and technicians who want to improve their bench practice.
Practical demonstrations cover ESD protection, disassembly, connector care, BIOS and boot symptoms, DC jack issues, battery and adapter checks, short detection, soldering basics and safe cleaning. You will learn to read board markings, understand capacitors, resistors, coils, MOSFETs and common power sections, then record observations before attempting a repair. Software checks, storage, RAM and operating system symptoms are separated from board faults so diagnosis stays organised rather than guesswork-driven.
This course goes deeper than a basic laptop servicing class by introducing chip-level diagnosis and board work, while recognising that advanced microsoldering and manufacturer-specific schematics require continued supervised practice. It is distinct from networking training, which focuses on connected systems rather than electronic repair. Use authorised tools and safe equipment, and never practise on customer data without consent. Academy support includes a completion certificate, resume help, mock interviews and placement assistance.
What you’ll be able to do
- Identify laptop boards, connectors and major power sections
- Use a multimeter and ESD-safe process for diagnosis
- Separate software, peripheral and motherboard symptoms
- Practise basic soldering and component replacement safely
- Document fault observations before proposing a repair
- Build a repeatable workflow for common laptop service cases
How the course flows
- 1Hardware EssentialsWeek 1
Components, assembly and diagnosing faults.
- 2Networking BasicsWeek 2
The OSI model, IP addressing and how data moves.
- 3Switching & RoutingWeek 3
Configuring the devices that run a network.
- 4Security & ServicesWeek 4
Firewalls, access control and core network services.
- 5Troubleshooting LabsWeeks 5–8
Fixing realistic network and hardware problems.
Tools you’ll use
- Cisco Packet Tracer
- Windows Server
- Wireshark
- Routers & Switches
- VMware
Who this course is for
- Beginners opening a laptop repair career
- Electronics students seeking hands-on board exposure
- Existing service technicians expanding diagnosis skills
- Computer shop owners handling customer repairs
- Job seekers interested in hardware support work
Roles this opens up
- Laptop Repair Technician
Diagnose and service laptop hardware faults using safe inspection and replacement procedures.
- Chip Level Service Trainee
Assist with board testing, component work and repair documentation under experienced supervision.
- Computer Hardware Support Technician
Resolve device, storage, memory and operating system issues for users and small businesses.
Before you enrol
Basic electricity and component awareness help, but the lessons introduce the essential ideas before board diagnosis. You must be patient with measurement and safety procedures rather than relying on trial replacement.
A multimeter, ESD precautions, basic hand tools and a suitable soldering setup support the demonstrations. Tool choice and usage are discussed carefully, and unsafe improvisation is discouraged.
You practise diagnosis principles and common board sections using accessible examples, while actual board complexity varies by model. Advanced BGA work, proprietary schematics and manufacturer procedures need further specialist training and supervision.
The course can build a foundation for bench work, customer communication and fault documentation. Real service work also requires practice, data privacy, parts sourcing, warranty handling and knowing when to refer a difficult board.
Basic hardware courses often cover assembly, upgrades and peripheral troubleshooting. Chip-level repair adds board inspection, power diagnosis, component behaviour and soldering, making it more suitable for deeper fault finding.
Safe handling includes asking permission, separating hardware diagnosis from personal files and avoiding unnecessary access to customer content. You should follow a written service process and preserve data carefully during any repair.