COMPETE IN GRE 6 MicroSoldering Competition
2026 Registration Now Open!
Learn more and register BELOW
Day 1: Compete in the GRE microsoldering Championship.
2026 Repair:
iPad Air 1 Charge Port Replacement
About the GRE micro Soldering event: 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.
Micro Soldering Competition
Prove you are the best of the best micro soldering tech!
Cash Winnings
& other prizes
Ring MC
Dusten Mahathy
With a rich background spanning 9 years in the industry, I am a seasoned professional and the proud owner of three successful businesses. My expertise lies in the intricate art of microsoldering and the meticulous craft of refurbishing. Passionate about delivering quality and precision, I continue to thrive in the dynamic world of this repair industry.
gre soldering COMPETITION SPONSORS
PACE Worldwide
DriveSavers Data Recovery
Amtech
EZ Fix Cell Phone Repair
EZ Learning
Jbc
2026 Micro Soldering Registration
YOU MUST REGSITER ONLINE! NO REGISTRATION ON SITE IS PERMITED, 40 COMPETITORS MAX FOR THIS EVENT
About the competition:
Day 1: (Arrive by 10:30AM, event starts at 11:00AM) Resourcefulness Test (iPad Air 1 Tristar Underfill. You will be given a working iPad Air 1 board, you must remove the tristar and replace it with the same one or take it from a doner board. From this 4 competitors will be selected for working and fastest, to go on to day 2 main event.
Day 2: (times to be announced soon) Main event, 4 competitors replace an iPad Air 1 charge port and win based on it working and speed.
You must attend both days.
Be sure to purchase a GRE ticket, this registration does not include a ticket.
Rules and other details will be emailed out as we get closer, for questions email: Brad@GadgetRepairExpo.com
How to register:
- 1. Click the button that says 'Pay and Register Now'.
- 2. After payment you will then be directed to the registration form.
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.
Event Winnings
Category
- Level 3 Tech (Microsoldering)
- Repairs in the championship will be listed over the next few weeks but will NOT be for a beginner.
- You should have experience and be ready to compete against experienced micro soldering techs from across the country
- Bragging rights
- Listing on our website as year winner
- GRE Winner: $3500+ cash prize PLUS Entry Fee Jackpot
- GRE Winner: WWE Style belt
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 Brad@GadgetRepairExpo.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Should know how to replace a charge port on an iPad Air 1
Yes and prepare to arrive in the AM on Day 1. You will get an email leading up to the event with details.
You can bring your own supplemental small tools and supplies, yes but all finalists must use the provided championship station large equipment microscope
Submit questions to info@gadgetrepairexpo.com or Brad@gadgetrepairexpo.com and we will answer you back and also update this FAQ.