Certified Evidence Repair Technician – Forensic (CERT-F) is a five (5) day expert level course designed to teach investigators how to repair mobile phones to complete data extractions in a forensically sound manner. In this highly interactive course, students will learn best practices and how to replace key components on mobile devices and USB flash drives using proper disassembly and reassembly techniques. Students will learn how to use proper heat and basic soldering techniques to repair or replace components that include but are not limited to inoperative data and charging ports, broken LCD screens, power buttons, “home” buttons and other parts.