With some basic knowledge and practice, you too can replace many of the essential components on a circuit board. We learned from computer scientist, teacher and developer of ISObus control systems Franz Höpfinger, from Schwindegg in Bavaria, a few tricks that will enable each of us to carry out minor circuit board repairs. He also tells us which tools are the main ones to have.
A circuit board, also known as a PCB (printedor slotted holes etc. are added for attaching certain components or for using as attachment holes. As a last step, the board is coated with an insulating layer of varnish.