Re: Solder "Bridging" Broken "Traces" (printed conductors)

From: N Cook (diverse2_at_tcp.co.antyspahm.uk)
Date: 10/01/04


Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 19:03:07 +0100


"Brad" <bpetria@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:415abac5.71841@news.bellatlantic.net...
> Hi,
>
> When I repair a set with a crack in the PCB, I usually
> run a wire/s to "bridge" broken "traces" that are very fine.
> Do you know a technique to solder bridge fine printed
> conductors?
>
> Thanks in advance, Brad
>
> Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
> be sure there is no active key logger (spyware) in your PC.
>
>

Assuming no high f problems are likely I
tend to take varnish covered thin copper wires back either way to
solder points at the end connectors.
If many traces and no hf prob. then I tend to platt/plait
them together into a braid.

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