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aha, snake oil - check for ZIF (zero insertion force) connector
design file that usually comes with recommendation of what kind of
lubricant you should use (apply very thin layer - pricy one usually
is better - not because it is more effective, but the MFG chaps care
to use as little as "possible"). https://books.google.ca/books?
id=_ghEDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1254&lpg=PA1254&dq=lubricant+for+zero+insertion
+force+connector&source=bl&ots=dn83is-fUl&sig=ACfU3U139c-
xjy8uyroH5lhs01En7IZZpg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi47vuD9b3nAhVDaM0KHQ11CdMQ
6AEwAHoECAYQAQ
jk
On Feb 6, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Rivera, Raye wrote:
> Hello Technetizens,
>
> I'm investigating whether it makes sense to apply a connector
> lubricant to gold fingers on DIMM connectors and riser cards.
> These are all small PCBs that plug into an edge connector with gold-
> plated contacts. The hope is to prevent those annoying failures
> that are "fixed" by removing and reseating the DIMM or riser card.
>
> Does anyone have either experience with or advice on connector
> lubricants they would care to share?
>
> Best regards,
> Raye Rivera
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