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Question about board condition

By Mando

2 years ago


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    #4 1 year ago

    The solder mask is of the greatest use when the board is manufactured. It "masks" parts of the board so that solder doesn't stick to those areas.
    Nothing to worry about.
    Leave it be.
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    Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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    #8 1 year ago

    Here's an example of a time where a solder mask would have been GREAT!
    It took me 4 hours to find this micro-bridge. Argh.
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    Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
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    #11 1 year ago

    Excellent explanation G-P-E and much appreciated.
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    Chris Hibler - CARGPB #31
    http://www.ChrisHiblerPinball.com/Contact
    http://www.PinWiki.com - The Place to go for Pinball Repair Info

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