inthedark Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 As per the title really, I've got a water shorted 12v PCB to get fixed. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, inthedark said: As per the title really, I've got a water shorted 12v PCB to get fixed. Thanks Id be interested too, got a Daystate Mk3 PCB with a crack in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Only suggestions; Water ingress problems can recover when the board is fully dried. Water tends to 'lurk' under components, and gentle heat (such as on a radiator)can help dry out. Residues can be hygroscopic and cause corrosion in the longer term. Simple PCBs can be repaired by people with suitable skills; do you have any friends who are 'radio amateurs'? They are often skilled in these areas. Alternatively, someone who works in electronics. Complex PCBs these days are very small, very densely packed, and have multiple layers of tracks (conductors). Repairing 'inner' layers is pretty much impossible. Changing the tiny modern components is very highly skilled, and involves very specialist tools/kit. Usually not economic. Just looking at the miniaturisation used in mobile phone type PCBs shows the scope of the task (there are you tube videos of them being opened). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Might be worth trying these people https://uk.electronic.partners/about-us/ They may be able to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 48 minutes ago, moondoggy said: Might be worth trying these people https://uk.electronic.partners/about-us/ They may be able to help you Thank you, I've emailed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 Posting a photo in here might help I've mended my own stuff for years though I recognise some things are not worth the trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted April 11, 2018 Report Share Posted April 11, 2018 What is the PCB from? Depending then it highly Possible that a replacement would be cheaper than replacing tracks/components and especially if I.C’s are involved and need programming? I have a friend who last time time I visited his place, has most of the gear required but not sure to what level he is able to ‘delve’ PM me with the prob/ pcb usage etc and fault ( with photo if poss) and I will forward them to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Did you have any luck getting your PCB repaired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 An old schoolmate has very kindly repaired some things for me but looking at some of his other work it can get eyewateringly expensive if you are required to pay the bill. I have had a crack at some non cost effective boards myself in the past with some success, but with the really tiny surface mount stuff it seems little can be done at home beyond a very crude attempt to reflow the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 A squirt of WD 40 . harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 16 hours ago, Harnser said: A squirt of WD 40 . harnser So please explain how that can repair a PCB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 23 hours ago, sportsbob said: So please explain how that can repair a PCB burns better wen slung in the fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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