Graphics card (GPU) issues in Mumbai are fixed one of two ways: a direct repair (thermal paste, fan, driver, or desoldered component) costing ₹399 to ₹2,499, or — for a genuine chip-level solder failure — a GPU upgrade or motherboard replacement, since Xigox doesn't perform BGA reballing in-house. This guide explains what's actually wrong when a GPU fails and what each real path costs.
GPU Repair & Diagnosis Price List — Mumbai 2026
| Issue | What We Do | Typical Price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| No display / black screen | Full diagnosis (refunded if you proceed with repair) | ₹350 | Same day |
| Artifacting / coloured lines | Diagnosis + thermal check | ₹350 – ₹899 | Same day |
| GPU not detected by system | Chip-level diagnosis | ₹350 – ₹899 | Same day |
| Fan not spinning / overheating | Fan replacement + repaste | ₹499 – ₹2,499 | Same day |
| Thermal repaste only | Thermal compound replacement | ₹399 – ₹799 | Same day |
| Confirmed BGA / solder failure | GPU upgrade or motherboard replacement advised | ₹8,000 – ₹22,000 | 2–5 days |
What Is BGA Reballing, and Why Doesn't Xigox Do It?
Modern GPUs use a Ball Grid Array (BGA) package — hundreds of tiny solder balls connect the chip to the board. Over time, heat cycles cause these balls to crack or detach. BGA reballing removes the old solder, applies fresh solder balls, and re-attaches the chip using precision infrared rework equipment. Done properly, it's a genuine permanent fix for GPUs showing artifacting, no-display, or random crashes.
We're upfront that Xigox does not run this process in-house — it requires dedicated BGA rework equipment and a narrow specialism most general repair shops don't maintain. Where we add value instead is an honest diagnosis: confirming whether your GPU fault is actually BGA-related (as opposed to driver, thermal, or display-cable issues we fix directly), and giving you a clear cost comparison between pursuing reballing elsewhere versus a GPU upgrade or motherboard replacement through us.
Common Graphics Card Failures — Causes and Signs
Overheating
The #1 cause of GPU failure in India's climate. Dust blocks airflow, old thermal paste dries out, and the GPU runs 20–30°C hotter than it should. Signs: fans roar, system crashes under load, throttles in games. This is the one GPU problem Xigox fixes directly — thermal repaste and fan service.
Solder Joint Failure (BGA)
Repeated heat cycles cause microscopic cracks. Signs: works cold, fails warm; artifacting (coloured patterns on screen); system crashes mid-game. We diagnose this accurately so you know for certain before spending on a reball quote elsewhere.
VRAM Failure
Video RAM chips fail from heat, power spikes or manufacturing defects. Signs: texture corruption in games, random coloured pixels, blue screen with memory errors.
Power Delivery Failure
MOSFETs or capacitors on the GPU's power circuit fail from power surges. Signs: GPU not detected, no POST, fans spin briefly then stop. This is board-level work we can often repair directly without touching the GPU chip itself.
Desktop GPU vs Laptop GPU — What's Different?
| Factor | Desktop GPU | Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis approach | Card removed, tested against a known-good card | Board-level — cannot be removed to test in isolation |
| Fan replacement | ₹399–₹1,499 (standard) | ₹799–₹2,999 (laptop-specific) |
| Replacement option | Buy a new GPU card — usually the simplest fix | MXM module (rare) or motherboard replacement |
| Repair vs replace decision | Replace card if value > repair cost | We help you weigh reballing-elsewhere vs. upgrade vs. board replacement |
GPU Repair vs Replacement — How to Decide
- Pursuing reballing (at a specialist BGA shop) makes sense when the laptop is otherwise in good condition, the fault is confirmed as solder-joint failure, and the device's value justifies the ₹3,000–₹10,000+ a genuine BGA shop will charge.
- Upgrade or replacement makes more sense when the GPU die itself is physically damaged, the laptop is older and not worth the chase, or a straightforward motherboard/GPU swap works out close to what reballing elsewhere would cost.
- Get a real diagnosis first — don't pay for a reballing quote based on symptoms alone before confirming the actual fault.
Why Your GPU Overheated — and How to Prevent It Again
- Clean the heatsink and fans every 12 months (dust blocks cooling fins).
- Replace thermal paste every 2–3 years (it dries and cracks).
- Keep GPU temps below 85°C under load (check with GPU-Z or HWMonitor).
- Ensure your cabinet has at least 2 intake fans and 1 exhaust fan.
- Avoid running the system in a closed, hot cupboard.
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