bucko170 wrote:The bath is a long shot but the way I see it if it already gone it cannot hurt giving it a try and if it doesn't work hitting it with a hammer is a good way to release frustration.
I am not sure that there is a correct method but I put them in vinegar for 8 mins, bicarbonate of soda to neutralise the acid for 8 mins (nice fizz) then distilled water for 8 mins to clean it off.
The photo's are difficult to see but if the wire bond is loose the bath is obviously not going to work.
The success rate I have had is quite low but I only ever attempt the bath on the modules which I consider to be past the point of economical repair.
Thanks Bucko "HAMMER at the ready"
The photo's are difficult to see but if the wire bond is loose the bath is obviously not going to work.
It looks to me they've been at least moved cos they're not straight.
guess there's some clumsy numpties out there
not least me
I'll have to hope someone has one of these I guess. Shame I would av liked to keep it as original as pos.
Forgot to say before its 29mm diameter again and nearly 9mm deep.
Can anyone tell who made it? NSC maybe? Jim's got one up on the bay but it doesn't look the same.
Ive never seen one with those little discs soldered in the battery hatches before!!
Thanks again PETE