Spotting bad circuit boards

Problem: A new or repaired circuit board going into spare parts stock could be faulty. Solution: Don't just put it on the shelf. At the first opportunity, install it to make sure it works.

By Staff September 1, 1999

Problem: A new or repaired circuit board going into spare parts stock could be faulty.

Solution: Don’t just put it on the shelf. At the first opportunity, install it to make sure it works. If it does, leave it in and put the original operating board on the shelf.

Contributor: Michael Reed, The Doe Run Co., Viburnum, MO