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by Retr0id 638 days ago
The epoxy protects from physical shocks and also helps manage the effects of thermal expansion, either of which could crack solder joints over time.
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jsheard 638 days ago
Ah, not taking any chances after bumpgate.
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Retr0id 638 days ago
Apple has been epoxying BGAs at least as far back as the iPod nano 1st gen, released in 2005
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