[time-nuts] 5MHz ocxo- Opening Solder sealed cans

[Paul Flinders]

On 28/07/12 21:13, Mike Millen wrote:
> Paul Flinders wrote:
>> On 27/07/12 03:17, Tom Miller wrote:
>>> I agree with Ron. Clean the board up real good then do an inspection.
>>
>> Talking of which does anyone have any suggestions as to with what?
>> I've tried IPA, ethanol, acetone and even some of the tiny amount of
>> 1,1,1 trichloroethane I have left (yes, I know it's banned). Nothing
>> so far has had much impact on the remains of the foam or the remains 
>> of the
>> sticky tape (the yellow residue on some of the components in the
>> photos).
>> I'm running out of ideas as to what might clean it off without
>> damaging the board.
>
>
> I can't guarantee anything, but I'd be surprised if Fluxclene didn't 
> do the trick:
>
> http://www.electrolube.com/docs/cleaningmain.asp?id=13
>
Thanks I'll give it a try.