Re: edge/finger connector repair

Hi Todd!

I use a simple solution for the problem of damaged fingers on PC boards, I
solder on an extension finger board, thus giving a totally fresh set of
finger pads for the edge connector to grab onto. I could post a picture of
it, but I just shipped off my most recent example (I think I did, will
check) and if I can get a picture will post it on our vid-tips.html page...

John :-#)#

At 12:50 PM 10/22/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>My Cosmic Chasm has been giving me fits lately, mostly the
>edge connector causing intermittent booting errors. I'm going
>to replace the edge connector, but the fingers on the PCB
>could use a re-plating rather then just re-tin them with solder.
>
>When I used to read Popular Electronics & Electronics Now, I
>remember an advertised product that was designed to re-plate
>switch and relay contacts with improved conductivity and cooler
>contact temps. I think it was Nickel based, but I can only recall
>it being called Amp Plate ? Has anyone had experience with this
>product or a URL ? Or, what does everyone else do to repair the
>fingers on a PCB ?
>
>Thanks
>
>Todd
>

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Received on Sat Oct 23 00:24:38 1999