OTVery low-level hardware question

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On Monday 30 January 2006 09:11, Patrick Allen wrote:
> Jim Skehill wrote:
> > Before I get out my soldering iron (if I can find it) I was wondering if
> > there's some alternative technology out there, i.e. a conductive adhesive
> > that could be used in place of solder.
>
> Years ago when I used to fix televisions and other consumer electronic
> products, I found a "trace pen" to be useful on occasion.  This is
> basically what it sounds like.  A pen, with a conductive ink.

An alternative to a trace pen is rear window defogger repair paint.  At auto 
repair stores.  Comes in a very small bottle with a built-in brush.  I second 
Jim's opinion.  Solder it!  These paints are not for mechanical strength 
(neither is solder, but it will do a better job than the paint.)  
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