Which is relevant when considering to replace or keep equipment?

Which is relevant when considering to replace or keep equipment?

For a new piece of equipment, consider the cost of purchasing the equipment, its service life, potential salvage value, operating costs, and any revenue increase it may bring. For an old piece of equipment, consider its remaining service life, operating costs, its market value and future salvage rate.

When should you consider replacing your device?

If a repair cost is more than 50-60 percent of the cost of a new device, it is replaced. And, if the device performance (accuracy, drift, repeatability, etc.) is not acceptable, the device may need to be replaced.

How do you fix a broken PCB board?

1. Fix PCB to your work surface then remove the damaged parts.
2. Clean the track and remove solder.
3. Place your copper tape over the track.
4. Solder the joints.
5. Restore the circuit board through-hole.
6. Place and solder your component.
7. Trim excess tape from the repaired area.

Can a circuit board be repaired?

Luckily, it’s possible to repair or remanufacture boards to make them like new again. This does one of two things. Either the board in question can be returned to its original device, making it function again. Or, it can be used in a completely different device, as a form of recycling if you will.

When should you replace or repair?

Simply, when the cost of repair is less than than the value of that piece of equipment, you should repair it. When the cost of repair is higher than the value of the asset, you should replace it.

What is a replacement decision?

Replacement decision—a decision concerning whether an existing asset should be replaced by a newer version of the same machine or even a different type of machine that has the same functionality as the existing machine.

How do I know if my circuit board is damaged?

How to Know if a PCB Is Bad?

1. Test the PCB with the power on, if electronic components are installed.
2. Remove any power source from the PCB if one exists.
3. Look for scratches, burn marks or misplaced solder.
4. Ground the board at one of the screw holes for mounting using a ground lead provided with your tool.

How much does it cost to fix a circuit board?

The price to repair an HVAC circuit board is $100 to $600. This job often includes replacing it.

What does a bad circuit board look like?

Look for blackened components or melted or broken parts of the printed circuit traces, the little metal lines that connect components together on both sides of the board. Components can burn out and when they do they can smoke. Also look for swollen or discolored components.

What causes circuit boards to fail?

Environmental Factors: Exposure to heat, dust and moisture, accidental impact (drops and falls), and power overloads/surges can be causes of circuit board failure. However, the most damaging cause of premature circuit board failure is electrostatic discharge (ESD) at the assembly stage.