Pittsburgh, PA
Quoted from Pin_Guy:Yes to both questions; just make sure to use an appropriate sized jumper as this is a high current connection (relatively speaking).
I am literally the only person I know of that still performs actual through hole/trace repairs as this requires both advances skills and specialized parts and equipment which doesn't make this type of repair cost effective. The only advantage offered by a true through hole board repair is that when performed properly it's guaranteed to last for the life of the board.
This is what a true through hole repair looks like prior to tinning the new vias:
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Used to know a guy who did the true repair but he has long since retired. The repair jobs were fantastic and still holding up well over 30 years now!!!
Vancouver, BC
