AT104 — Laptop and Computer Repair Training Course

About the Course

AT104 covers laptop motherboard-level repair — DC jack replacement using the solder method, GPU reflow for older laptops, RAM slot diagnosis, BIOS chip flashing, and laptop power rail diagnosis. This is board-level laptop repair, distinct from the general hardware/software coverage in IT120.

What You Will Learn

• DC jack replacement (solder method)
• GPU reflow for older laptops
• RAM slot diagnosis
• BIOS chip flashing
• Laptop power rail diagnosis

Course Highlights

• Board-level laptop repair, going well beyond IT120’s general software/hardware scope
• BIOS chip flashing is a genuinely rare, high-value skill
• Directly complements AT109/AT110’s laptop power rail curriculum
• Serves a large, underserved market of laptop owners facing expensive OEM repair quotes

Requirements

• Completion of BT111 (Computer Basics) and IT120 recommended
• Completion of AT112 (Micro-Soldering) recommended
• Comfortable using a soldering iron and hot air rework station

Who Is This Course For

Technicians ready to move beyond general laptop software/hardware repair into board-level laptop diagnostics and repair.

Career Outcomes & Opportunities

• Offer professional board-level laptop repair at a fraction of OEM repair pricing
• Diagnose and repair laptop power rail faults confidently
• Combine with AT109/AT110 for complete laptop power diagnostics mastery

Benefits Obtained

• Take-home training manual covering board-level laptop repair
• Training evaluation assessment
• Microlek Certificate of Completion in Laptop and Computer Repair
• Access to laptop repair tools and parts at discounted rates via shop.microlek.co.za