Ypsi/Arbor Electronics Repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update (3/29/26): At capacity, price change, & wait list

At capacity: Due to overwhelming interest in electronics repair, the shop is at full capacity. In order to fulfill repairs for current customers, I can’t take any new drop-offs until June 6^th, 2026 (“reopening”). I will still be at the shop during regular hours for most of that time.

Price change: I will be raising the price of inspection and labor by $5 on future repairs. This is to help cover rent, utilities, and other shop investments. I have become faster at many repairs, so this shouldn’t increase the cost to customers are much as it seems.

Wait list (old price): If you send me an email, text, or call to be put on the wait list, I’ll charge that item(s) at the old rate ($25 inspection, $20/hr). I’ll be able to receive your item(s) from June 6^th onward.

About Us

I started Ypsi/Arbor Electronics Repair in 2022 as a side gig with the aim to reduce electronics waste and save people money. I have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and over ten years of experience in the automotive industry. Much of that has been electrical-oriented.

I work on a wide range of electronic devices, not limited to the following:

• TVs (55″ or smaller): power and LCD backlight issues

• Video games: consoles, controllers, & retro handhelds

• Small Appliances (not microwaves)

• Stereos, tape decks, DVD/CD Players, & Radios

• Bluetooth speakers

 

Scroll to the bottom for various other successful repairs. If you have a faulty device, just ask!

 

However, I do NOT currently service the following:

• Smartphones (Apple, Android)

• Tablets (Apple, Android, Amazon, Samsung, etc.)

• Computer SSD/HDD replacement or software/registry cleanup

• Data recovery

• Receivers (audio amplifiers)

• Headphones (for most noise cancelling devices, I recommend JoesGE.com for repair)

There are other shops in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area that are much more familiar with those devices and services.

Contact

The best way to contact me is via email at contact@YpsiArborElectronicsRepair.com

or YpsiArborElectronicsRepair@gmail.com

Or, during my regular business hours, I can be reached via text or phone: (734) 383-1102

Text or email is greatly preferred over voicemail.

hours

My regular business hours are as follows:

Weekdays (Wednesday & Thursday): 7pm – 9pm

Saturday: 11am – 3pm

I generally do not answer my phone outside of regular business hours. However, feel free to send a text message or voicemail and I’ll get back to you when I get a chance.

 

rates (changing June 6th)

I charge an initial diagnosis/inspection fee of $25 (per device), and then $20 per hour after that, plus the cost of parts. Some small issues can be fixed within inspection/diagnosis without extra labor charge.

Typical repairs cost between $45 and $100, but each job is different. Also, some repairs have set prices, like game console HDMI port replacement or TV backlight problems.

If I cannot fix the device, or if you choose not to go through with the repair, I just charge the diagnosis/inspection fee ($25).

Location, Pickup, & drop-off

The shop is at 2512 Carpenter Rd, Ste 201-B2, Ann Arbor. It’s right next to Red Lobster.

Most drop-offs and pick-ups are at the shop during during posted business hours (above). For unusual circumstances, like working with another business whose hours don’t overlap at all, I can drive out to pick up and drop off items. For each trip out, I charge based on the following formula:
2 * ( ( ( travel time [min] / 60 ) * $20 ) + ( distance [miles] * $0.725 ) )

I use Google Maps to find the fastest travel time and distance from 2512 Carpenter. I’m charging $20 per hour for driving, plus using the 2025 federal gas mileage rate of $0.725 per mile.

Example:

Traveling to Depot Town takes 12 minutes and is 4.4 miles away, so I would charge $14.38 per trip. Both picking up and dropping off would cost $28.76, on top of the inspection fee and any additional labor.

Previous Successful Repairs

Below is a partial list of previous successful repairs:

• Audio/Visual
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  • electric pianos/keyboards
    • bad LCD touch screen overlay -> replaced touch overlay
    • bad USB-C port -> replaced
  • portable PA system -> replaced dead batteries
  • bookshelf speakers: broken L/R switch -> removed & set to left 
• Home appliances
  • dishwasher panel: button popped off -> resoldered button on
  • food mixer/blender: broken rotary mechanism -> made custom piece
  • rice cooker -> replaced blown fuse
  • toaster: bad solenoid -> repaired wire
  • vacuum -> replaced blown thyristor on circuit board
• Other
  • welding robot controller board: exploded circuit traces and burned-out components: replaced components & repaired traces
  • property door lock programmer: bad LCD & USB -> replaced parts
  • massage table remote: broken buttons -> replaced micro-switches
  • standing desk: broken cables -> repaired cables
  • commercial hot water heater: bad ignition error -> replaced relay