If I put a print PCB that came out of a copier with water damage from about 2 years, and if there is a problem with the board, will I risk causing problems with the working copiers other PCB's? Thank you for any help given.
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Re: Kyocera PCB
Is this for that FalconI? I think the risk of damaging other boards is minimal. Now the chances of it functioning properly ... I would put around 50/50.
If it's been two years, it's safe to assume that it's dry now? If it's been stored cold/moist, I would find a nice warm place to put it for a day or so. Be sure to get the whole thing, there are several parts, chips, etc. And take care with the ribbon cables. I bought a used PWB that got literally yanked out of it's donor machine without releasing the ribbon cable clamps. It took a bit of trimming to make the damaged ribbon cable work. =^..^=If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.
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Re: Kyocera PCB
water and electronics components are opposite attracts. Experienced techs will not use a board that has been labelled as water damaged. Once water has been settled, you will have to say goodbye to that board. Definitely not use a power supply that has been water damaged.
Pcb may still work with water damage, but the principles of electronics say you should not be using such a board.THE ONLY THING FOR EVIL TO TRIUMPH IS FOR GOOD MEN TO DO NOTHING..........edmund burkeComment
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Re: Kyocera PCB
As BlackCat mentioned I don't think it would hurt to try it!
Although if I were to do it, I'd probably get some PGA (Pure Grain Alcohol) and clean it with a fine nylon brush!
Why?...if it *does* work, and it might have the potential for attracting the moisture again, the minerals/dust/impurities that were deposited from the previous water incursion might cause the board to *possibly* short out somewhere on the board.
The PGA would tend to dissolve any impurities and wash away and absorb any moisture that still might be on the board. (alcohol absorbs water-e.g. HEET for your gas tank!)
GOOD LUCK!!!
PS--just be careful if you have any heatsinks that use thermal grease!...the alcohol would tend to dissolve the grease, requiring a reapplication!REACH FOR THE STARS!!!
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