Delamination Repair Procedure
Delamination Repair Procedure
Delamination Repair Procedure
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This method is used to repair mechanical or thermal
blisters or delaminations in circuit board laminated
base materials. The blister is sealed by injecting a
low viscosity epoxy into the blister/delamination void.
Caution
This method can only be used when the laminate
base material has separated sufficiently to allow the
epoxy to flow throughout the void area.
Procedure References
1.0
2.1
2.2
2.5
2.7
IPC7721 3.1
Foreword
Handling Electronic Assemblies
Cleaning
Baking And Preheating
Epoxy Mixing and Handling
Delamination/Blister Repair, Injection Method
BGA Component Rework Simplified
Microscope
It is a challenge to undertake precision repair
without a good microscope.
Mixing Picks
Unique mixing sticks have a paddle shape on one
and sharp pick on the opposite end.
Oven
General purpose oven for drying, baking and
curing epoxies.
Syringes
Polypropylene syringe barrels with stainless steel
dispensing tips.
Customer Comments
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Wipes
Nonabrasive, low-linting wipes for cleanup.
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Procedure
1. Clean the area.
2. Drill into delamination blister with the Micro-Drill and ball mill. Drill in an area clear of circuitry or
components. Drill at least two holes opposite each other around the perimeter of the delamination.
(See Figure 1) Brush away all loose material.
Caution
Be careful not to drill too deep exposing internal circuits or planes.
Caution
Abrasion operations can generate electrostatic charges.
3. Bake the circuit board to remove any entrapped moisture. Do not allow the circuit board to cool prior
to injecting the epoxy.
Caution
Some components may be sensitive to high temperature.
4. Mix the epoxy. See manufacturers instructions on how to mix epoxy without bubbles.
Caution
Exercise care to prevent bubbles in the epoxy mixture.
5. Pour the epoxy into the epoxy cartridge.
6. Inject the epoxy into one of the holes in the delamination. (See Figure 2) The heat retained in the
circuit board will improve the flow characteristics of the epoxy and will draw the epoxy into the void
area filling it completely.
7. If the void does not fill completely, the following procedures may be used:
A. Apply light local pressure on the board surface starting at the fill hole, slowly proceeding to the
vent hole.
B. Apply vacuum to the vent hole to draw the epoxy through the void.
8. Cure the epoxy per Procedure 2.7 Epoxy Mixing and Handling. Scrape away any excess epoxy using
a knife or scraper.
Note
If needed, apply additional thin coating to seal any scrapped areas.
Evaluation
1. Visual examination for texture and color match.
2. Electrical tests to conductors around the repaired area as applicable.
Procedure for reference only.
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