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Offline Zac67

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Re: A2000 68000 Trace Repair.
« on: October 21, 2011, 07:29:15 AM »
If the trace is still there (just loose) I'd carefully resolder it. Otherwise a bit of thin copper wire is fine.
 

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Re: A2000 68000 Trace Repair.
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2011, 08:25:05 PM »
Depends on
- how you want it to look like
- how well the ends of the trace are accessible

I like a clean job but don't try to make it invisible unless that's easy to do. Short lengths of low-current traces - especially fine SMD ones - can be fixed with single strands of braid (or a pair twisted together).
For higher current or longer lengths I use a fine cable, lacquered or telephone wire running from one solder point to another, completely bypassing the damaged trace - much more durable that way.
Some small dabs of hot glue (easier to remove that superglue) provide stability if required - not necessarily pretty but reliable. You won't want anything to fall apart the next time you're fixing something else.