[MRCA] Removing silicone

[Peter Gottlieb]

I haven't yet found a good method besides the cutting you describe. Chloroform may be an option.  


Peter

> On Jul 4, 2016, at 4:00 PM, W2HX <w2hx at w2hx.com> wrote:
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> Hi friends, i am working on a prc-132 and the hold up battery needs replacing. But it had been covered in silicone caulk both the battery itself and the solder side of the pcb. I suspect this was done to help prevent shorting.  The manual also recommend putting this on the battery and certain other places on the board.
> 
> So the question is, what is the best method to remove it? It it's quite stubborn. I have had some success using an exacto knife, but i am afraid it will scratch the board and maybe ruin a trace. Any other suggestions?
> 
> Thanks
> Eugene
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