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Apparatus for replacing defective electronic components

US5029747A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 1990
Grant dateJul 9, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/176
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of replacing a defective electronic component having a plurality of electrical leads bonded to electrical contacts on a support by cutting leads adjacent the bond site, rebonding the stubs to the contacts, replacing the defective component and bonding the leads of the replacement component to the electrical contacts. Preferably, the leads are cut simultaneously with the rebonding of the stubs. The leads may be bonded to the top of the stub or to the side of the stub. A bonding tool is provided for simultaneously cutting a lead and rebonding the resultant stub.

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