[time-nuts] 5MHz ocxo- Opening Solder sealed cans

Mike Millen mike.millen.uk at gmail.com
Sat Jul 28 20:13:08 UTC 2012


Paul Flinders wrote:
> On 27/07/12 03:17, Tom Miller wrote:
>> I agree with Ron. Clean the board up real good then do an inspection.
>
> Talking of which does anyone have any suggestions as to with what?
> I've tried IPA, ethanol, acetone and even some of the tiny amount of
> 1,1,1 trichloroethane I have left (yes, I know it's banned). Nothing
> so far has had much impact on the remains of the foam or the remains of 
> the
> sticky tape (the yellow residue on some of the components in the
> photos).
> I'm running out of ideas as to what might clean it off without
> damaging the board.


I can't guarantee anything, but I'd be surprised if Fluxclene didn't do the 
trick:

http://www.electrolube.com/docs/cleaningmain.asp?id=13

Mike 




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