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Re: Reattaching Suface-Mounted Resistors
« on: February 04, 2004, 03:42:22 AM »
Well, I'm not looking at it so...  Here are a couple of suggestions based on previous hacks I've done.  Locate a piece of copper and file yourself a small pile of fine copper powder.  Mix this with some standard 2 part epoxy.  This will work as conductive epoxy in a pinch if you get the mix right.   Short of that you can also buy conductive epoxy.

You might also be able to complete the circuit by following the traces to the next available points(another component or through hole) and scabbing a resistor between these two points with some TINY wire wrap wire.

You will probably have to apply the smallest amount with a pin to avoid shorting across the resistor with the epoxy. It's really easy to lift/destroy a smd trace or pad with too much heat.  So be really careful if your taking a standard small tipped iron to it.

Good Luck,
Jeff