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Post by funsoul on Dec 1, 2018 8:30:53 GMT -5
Hi Folks
Wondering if anyone here knows someone for hire who's able to straighten bent pins and potentially replace broken ones (or maybe even socket replacement?)? Have quite a few boards that've been abused and mis-treated but can't be sent for rma for various reasons (too old, LET/conformal, etc). Also have 1 or 2 boards who's pins look ok (that said, my vision is not great so there may be pin issues with these, too) but just refuse to cooperate.
Hoping someone can bring these things back to life. Any leads greatly appreciated. tia! -Stefan
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Post by Aleslammer on Dec 1, 2018 9:41:30 GMT -5
Might talk to a watch/clock repairer for some of it, should have skills for tiny objects. I've seen a couple threads where folks have replaced pins how well it works don't know.
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Post by georgekokovinis on Dec 1, 2018 10:15:53 GMT -5
I have exact knowledge over this issue - socket / bent pins - broken and/or missing pins.
If the pins are bent but WITHOUT DISTORTED SHAPE they can be easily and CAREFULLY be set back to their original position and aligned with the rest. You will need a strong magnifying glass ( steady on a base ) and lots of light concentrated and aiming the damaged socket area and a tiny straight screwdriver.
Broken or missing pins has been proven that even if replaced ( YouTube has lots of videos ), they do not hold long term ( 1 month tops ). The only viable solution that brings the board back to its original state ( for the socket ) is the replacement of the socket.
A socket costs 5$. Two major socket manufacturers worldwide. It is the labor that costs that can range from 40$ - 70$. Amateur solutions with heaters under the socket in order to dissolve the retention glue fail dramatically. Only special equipment designed to perform automatically the whole procedure ( factory level ) succeed in the "surgery".
Now, if we talking about boards that cost 200$ and upwards it is certainly worth paying even 70$. If we are talking about old and/or cheap boards, the garbage bin is the correct place to RIP.
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Post by funsoul on Dec 1, 2018 16:36:40 GMT -5
Thanks Aleslammer and George (insanely good info George...an extra helping of thank yous to ya'!), I'm not even going to attempt surgery like that :/ Think maybe one of the boards has un-distorted pins, the rest of them would likely need socket replacements. All the benching boards are worth fixing imho. Will have to dig through, find all the non-working boards and check their stories (bent/missing pins or simply won't post, etc) but I've definitely got a few (6-8ish). George...iirc...you're in Greece? Bummer Anyone know anyone in the US that might be capable and open to something like this?
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