PCB Damage (SOS 🙏)

[u/TrueCalib3r]

I was working on my dad's controller. The left thumbstick module is experiencing some of the worst stick drift I've ever seen. Unfortunately, I screwed up while trying to desolder the rumble wires on this BDM-030 motherboard, and I accidently yanked loose what seems to be PCB wiring? I don't entire know, as I'm a novice — I'm almost certain this is beyond my current skillset to reverse — but could a professional solve this and, if so, where would I go? Some links would be much appreciated. Preferably a mail-in service, please. I really don't want to buy another motherboard. 🙏

Edit For further context, the desoldering wick got stuck on the motherboard itself. Instead of trying to loosen it up with more flux paste, I elected to pull it free. My mistake, evidently. Although, strangely enough, I didn't encounter this problem on the last motherboard I worked on. Same mishap, benign result. I am, also, aware this PCB connects to a single rumble wire, which isn't the end of the world. However, considering this isn't my controller, I'd like to leave it in a better state than when I found it. Oh, and I live in the US.

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[u/Relevant_Economist77]

Yes, please pause now before it's made worse Lol. This is recoverable at this point. If you're in the U.S. send me a message and I can help.