Paul Millington wrote:
>
> Please help.
>
> Problem:  Broken VCR circuit board from shock of computer monitor
> landing on top of VCR while moving electronics in car during rush-hour
> traffic (sudden stop.)  Plus, it is my friends $1400 VCR that I
> broke.  Circuit board broke into 2 pieces.  Copper tracers(?) broke.
> Need to reconnect tracers.
>
> Picture:  I have uploaded a picture of the broken board (now epoxied
> together) at http://www.digitalnebula.com/vcr.jpg  You should be able
> to see the copper tracers as I have etched away all the green stuff,
> and epoxied the 2 halves together.
>
> Solutions:  The only things I have found so far to fix it are
> "Pretinned solid bus wire", 24-gauge, $1.79 from Radio Shack, or a
> "Etch your own PC board" kit, $13.99, from Radio Shack also.
>
> Available tools:  Radio Shack solder gun, wire strippers, and about
> $50.
>
> Questions:
> What is the best way to repair it?
> What is the most economical way to repair it?
> How should I do it?
> Is there a good Web site or manual out there that would help me?
>
> Thanks you for your help.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Paul Millington

Hi,
        You must remember to clean off the surface before trying to replace the
traces and after you do replace the traces with the kit material,
hopefully the have provided some form of coating or adhesive to cost the
repaired surface or else it may start to oxidize and rust and then fail
at a later time.... nail polish may do the trick if you don't have
anything else.
        Besides this all you need is a steady hand and lots of patience.

Good luck

ss yeo

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