Circuit Board Repair Tools

Circuit boards are found in everything from your home laptop to your bank card. Occasionally there is a need for circuit board repair tools unless you are willing to pay big bucks every time an electronic device goes haywire in your house or office.

Below are the most commonly used circuit board repair tools for at-home fixer uppers and repairs jobs:-

A Soldering Iron

This is a long term investment simply because it has so many uses. It uses accumulated heat to melt and fix solders onto circuit boards in order to create joints. Leads are then installed into these joints in order to establish electrical connectivity. Without the creation of solder joints it would be impossible for the board to function and distribute electricity evenly to power the device and its functions. When your computer’s motherboard heats up it is often solder joints that melt and spill over and cause the entire device to stop functioning.

Dental Picks And Clamps

When the process of soldering is taking place these narrow items are useful in holding the position of the joint while it dries. They are also great for digging out and lifting burnt fuses and flux from a damaged circuit board.

Alcoholic Swabs

These perform the important function of cleaning in between each step in the repair process. Excess debris that is stuck to the board can be a hampering factor in establishing a stable electrical connection.

A Drill

Keeping a small drill handy is invaluable. When you are replacing various components on a circuit board, you need a small drill which is narrow enough to slip in between the traces and drill small holes so that different parts of the board or external components like pads and eyelets can be held in place. Buy a drill which has a very narrow tip and applies minimal pressure since excess can cause further damage.

Epoxy Super Glue

While this might sound like a strange choice it is sometimes even used by professionals to glue wiring and to fill in gaps as well as attach components. The component needs to be held by a clamp shortly in order to make the perfect joint but the epoxy generally solidifies in a matter of minutes.

A Conductor Pen

If you are willing to spend a bit more in building up your custom repair tool kit you can invest in a conductor pen that are available in various finishes like silver and copper depending on the level of conduction they offer and the manufacturer. Conductor pens offer precision when working on a circuit board and they can create solder joints through the application of heat as well as repair and replace traces.

A Screw Driver

This is one of the obvious needs of repair work and it goes hand in hand with the drill as it is used when the circuit board needs to be dismantled so that a thorough evaluation of the state of the wiring can be carried out.