Micro soldering Competition

Micro Soldering Competition 2025

About the Championship

Every industry has it’s experts… why not show everyone you are the best microsolderer in the Phone Repair Industry by winning the Microsoldering Championship of the USA?!

The Microsoldering Champion competition will be held in the OCTAGON RING and judged by leaders in the repair space. The Grand Champion will have a special press release, a blog on our website and be awarded $2500 cash prize PLUS the Entry Fee Jackpot! Additionally, the Champion will receive a Title Belt (Just like boxing & MMA)! The Micro Soldering Champion will receive their title and should be prepared to defend it at each Gadget Repair Expo! Apply at the bottom of this page.

Judging Panel

Martin Organista

Dusten Mahathy

Jonathan Rincon

COMPETITION SPONSORS

YOUR COMPANY?

EZ Fix Cell Phone Repair

Drive Savers Data Recovery

EZ Learning

YOUR COMPANY?

Application process

Just complete the form at the end of this page and pay the $25 fee and you are approved to compete!

Requirements

Yes, you need a ticket.
Must be able to diagnose basic board issues and be able to do BGA work
Must complete the form below
On-site there will be elimination rounds, we will send applicant information within the next few weeks
You do NOT need to bring anything with you, we supply all devices, tools and supplies.

GRE Event Winnings

Steps to compete

Once you apply, please be patient, we will be emailing instructions as we get closer to the expo date. Please buy your expo ticket and plan your trip. If you have questions please email [email protected]

Compete in CGC Event too and
go to China to rep the USA!

Judging Panel CGC Micro soldering

Edgar Aguirre

HAYRO ANDRES LEYTON

CGC Micro soldering

Compete at the GRE in the CGC International CPU soldering event, win, and compete in China!

How to register to compete in 1 or both micro soldering events:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I register for CGC Micro Soldering Event?

It is included in the $25 but is optional, you can compete for both events with the 1 fee, or select just 1 event to compete for. Simply follow the registration process above

What if I win but am unable to travel to China?

You must be able to travel to China to compete.

Can I only compete in 1 challenge?

Yes but the fee is still $25 plus you must buy a GRE ticket.

What are the minimum skills I would need to compete in the microsoldering challenge?

TBD – Depends on the repairs

Will I be required to come to the Gadget Repair Expo ?

Yes. All selected finalists must compete at the live final round. Once you arrive to the GRE, go straight to the Center ring and check in to get instructions and start the entry rounds. The main event of the 2 best competitors is at 4:00 PM Day 1.

Can I bring my own equipment to the final round?

You can bring your own supplemental small tools and supplies, but all finalists must use the provided championship station large equipment microscope

What if I have other questions?

Submit questions to [email protected] and we will answer you back and also update this FAQ.