The repair workflow at a glance
- 01Read the job
List every requested service and the device that must be returned.
- 02Inspect
Use the game's status information before assuming appearance reveals every fault.
- 03Disassemble and diagnose
Continue far enough to understand the full problem before purchasing.
- 04Sort the bench
Separate usable, dirty, broken, missing, customer-owned, and donor parts.
- 05Clean, repair, or replace
Match the action to the part's in-game condition and the order requirement.
- 06Complete extra services
Finish any requested paint, customization, or other service that the current order shows.
- 07Reassemble
Work from internal layers to the case while checking the in-game notes or manual.
- 08Check and deliver
Confirm the device and every requested service are complete before handoff.
The workflow is deliberately device-neutral. A laptop, console, phone, camera, or licensed retro device can have a different part list and assembly order, so this page does not invent universal screw counts or model compatibility.
Diagnose before buying
Finding one broken component does not prove that it is the only issue. Several full-game playthroughs show devices with more than one dirty, broken, or absent piece. Finish the useful diagnosis first, then turn the result into one shopping or donor-parts list.
Use four practical buckets:
| State | What it means for this workflow | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Usable | No fault currently shown for the part | Keep it with the correct device and protect it from mix-ups |
| Dirty | Cleaning is still required | Inspect more than the front face and use the appropriate in-game cleaning method |
| Broken | The component cannot simply be treated as clean | Use a supported repair action or source a compatible replacement when the current job allows it |
| Missing | The assembly or request expects a part that is absent | Confirm the exact component before purchasing or taking one from an owned donor device |
These labels summarize the current player-facing workflow. Exact UI wording and the set of available actions can differ by part or game version.
Clean completely and source carefully
When a cleaning task appears stuck, rotate the component and inspect its reverse, edges, recesses, and any surface hidden at the first angle. Two community walkthroughs independently call out hidden dirt, but no precise percentage, timer, or universal tool efficiency is asserted here.
Replacement parts may come from suppliers, parts boxes, marketplace devices, or another device you own. A donor part is useful only when it is compatible and does not belong to a customer order. Keep customer hardware separate from shop-owned salvage so a cost-saving attempt does not create a second incomplete job.
Reassemble from the inside out
Use the in-game notes or manual to recover the intended build order. Start with the deepest components and connections, then move outward toward shields, boards, covers, and external fasteners. If a part will not fit, do not keep clicking at random: an earlier layer, connector, screw, orientation, or incompatible part is likely unresolved.
Keep screws and small connectors grouped with their device. Similar-looking hardware does not prove compatibility, and the game does not treat every similar part as interchangeable.
Confirm the order, not only the power state
After reassembly, compare the result with the original request. Confirm that the correct device is complete, all required parts are present, the requested services are marked done, and the delivery route is available. A device that functions can still be rejected by the order system when a separate requirement remains.
Repair troubleshooting
| Symptom | Likely cause | Check next |
|---|---|---|
| A part still shows dirty | Dirt remains on another face or recessed area | Rotate, zoom, and inspect edges and the reverse side |
| A replacement is missing | Diagnosis or the parts list is incomplete | Recheck the in-game notes before purchasing |
| A part will not fit | Wrong orientation, wrong component, or an earlier layer is incomplete | Compare the assembly order and inspect connections beneath it |
| Device works but order is incomplete | A requested service is still open | Return to the full job text and status list |
| Correct part is not available | Supplier, delivery, or license access is unresolved | Verify the device family and current unlock before spending elsewhere |
| Reassembly is confusing | Parts or screws were mixed | Use the game's notes and rebuild one device from the inside out |
Repair questions
When should I stop disassembling?
Stop when the game has given enough information to understand the complete job. The point is not to dismantle every device automatically; it is to avoid shopping after only the first discovered problem.
Why is the device still marked dirty?
Inspect the reverse, edges, and recessed surfaces. If it remains unresolved, confirm that the order is referring to that component and that the selected in-game tool applies.
Can I use parts from another device?
Current gameplay videos show shop-owned donor devices being used for parts. Compatibility and ownership still matter, so check the exact part before moving it between devices.
Why can't I deliver a working device?
The order may still require cleaning, painting, a missing component, or another service. Recheck the original request and completion status.
Sources
- Official Steam store description ↗ — official high-level device, disassembly, cleaning, replacement-part, and shop loop.
- Gab Smolders Part 1 ↗ — early full-game repairs; the video discloses sponsorship.
- Player Atlas Repair Guide ↗ — community repair steps and part-handling tips.
- Casual Game Guides walkthrough ↗ — community walkthrough and stuck-point reference.
- Comfy Cozy Gaming beginner guide ↗ — full-game sorting and tool tips.