Re: Gluing trace repair wires

From: Cris Rhea <crhea_at_mayo.edu>
Date: Tue Sep 26 2000 - 13:37:59 EDT

>
> I have a couple Asteroids boards that need trace repair work done to them.
> (As a result of some previous hacking done by a prior owner.) One board I
> am working with in particular needs a repair that would require 3-4" of wire
> to connect the end points. I am concerned that a length of wire that long
> might be easily damaged or pulled away from the board if it wasn't handled
> properly. Some of the boards that come from the factory with jumper wires
> seem to have a small bead of glue to keep them attached to the board. Does
> anyone know what this glue is or have a recommendation of what to use that
> would adhere to the PCB?
>
> Thanks,
> -Chris

I use a hot-melt glue gun. Works great for jumper wires, etc.

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