Reuse of components

[dickiedoo]

Happy new year. Quick question, attached pic. Replacing/refitting components. Can I reuse the clear thermal sheet (circled in yellow)?

 

[JonSnell Electronic]

If you don't damage the mica wafer taking the component off, yes you can. Use fresh heatsink compound (Thermal paste) and reuse it.

 

[jean-paul]

Best done when warm/heated up. Clean carefully with isopropyl alcohol, let is dry and reuse like previous poster said without issues. Always measure if the isolation is still OK.

 

[Stuey]

Note that it's very brittle and should not be bent.

 

[Mark Tillotson]

Not sure its actually mica - but yes easy to reuse either way - clean and check for damage like anything else you reuse.

 

[altec9440]

Check for Short circuit after reassembly 😉