Patent ID: 6443739
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
In a multilayer printed circuit board having first and second surfaces; an array of compression contact pads arranged on said first surface to electrically contact associated contacts on at least one integrated circuit; a plurality of electrical wiring nets; a plurality of plated-through holes extending through said printed circuit board between first said and second surface, selected ones of said plurality of plated-through holes in electrical contact with associated ones of said plurality of wiring nets, and each of said plurality of plated-through holes electrically connected to an associated different one of said array of compression contact pads; the improvement comprising;a repair wire having a first end portion formed in the shape of a compression contact pad and positioned on and affixed to said first surface of said printed circuit board to replace a removed one of said array of compression contact pads, said repair wire further having an electrical insulated board transition portion extending through the one of said plated-through holes that is associated with said removed one of said array of compression contact pads, and said repair were further having a second end portion extending beyond said second surface to make connection to a selected circuit interconnection point to repair the function of the circuit.