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		eimrine 20 hours ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: PCB Rework and Repair Guide [pdf] Isn't it just ground? If not, can you drill a corner of the chip? Most of chip material is just plastic.

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Kirby64 1 hour ago [–]

Not always. Also, drilling the corner of the chip is a bad idea, as you'll likely hit one of the corner pads. There's not enough room.

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