Key Features and Specifications
- Primary Use: Softens and removes tough glues (phenolic aldehyde, epoxy, acrylic, polyurethane, and silicone resin sealants) around BGA IC chips and motherboards without damaging the circuit boards or components.
- Form: Liquid, typically sold in a 20 ml bottle.
- Safety: Marketed as an eco-friendly, non-flammable solution with low toxicity. It is a weak acid and should be used with caution, avoiding skin and eye contact.
- User Experience: Reviewers and product descriptions indicate it is effective, easy to apply with a pipette, and leaves a residue-free surface after washing.
Usage Instructions
According to product information from Abest and other retailers, use of the RL-039 involves the following steps:
- Shake well before use.
- Apply a proper amount of the solution carefully with a pipette onto the sealant that needs to be removed.
- Wait for 5-10 minutes (or up to 20 minutes according to some sources) to allow the sealant to soften. Place the mainboard and BGA IC horizontally during this time.
- Carefully peel off the softened sealant using a specialized tool, paying attention to the surrounding wiring.
- Wash off any residual adhesive and solution from the chip mainboard after removal.