Lifted traces. I hate replacing lifted traces and solder pads, especially around larger ICs. I'm usually pretty good, but some boards are so prone to it.
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I use 2 part high-heat resistant epoxy to put lifted traces back down. Super thin amount spread with a tooth pick then put a weight on it with some wax paper between the weight and the trace.Lifted traces. I hate replacing lifted traces and solder pads, especially around larger ICs. I'm usually pretty good, but some boards are so prone to it.
Pretty much every part on a board is my least favorite to replace!! I struggle even with the simple things like caps. Chip sockets? Forget it.What's your least favorite board part to replace when rebuilding/repairing/whatever any board used in a game and why is it the TIP32 in use on Atari AR-II's? This is the only right answer.
I'm going to pretend like I already knew what that notch was for.LM305 - the chip lifter I use has a small notch in it..
That little notch helps position that one last leg for everything.. it can reach in and guide the pin to the hole..
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LM305 - the chip lifter I use has a small notch in it..
That little notch helps position that one last leg for everything.. it can reach in and guide the pin to the hole..
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