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by dlcarrier 122 days ago
For boards with a bunch of layers and BGA/LGA packages, that have internal manufacturing errors or damage (e.g from overflexing), repairs can be untenable.

If the parts all have pads on their perimeter, then a jumper wire can replace internal traces. If the pads are underneath the part, and the trace is only internal, than a jumper may not be feasible, unless the damage happens from the surface in, in which case each layer can be jumpered at the damage.

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>If the pads are underneath the part, and the trace is only internal, than a jumper may not be feasible.

BGa pad repairing is very common, here is one example: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1077341457703029 (sorry can't find non-facebook link)