www.adauto.co.uk/Vapour%20Phase%20Reflow%20BGAs.htm
Althought this is not really what this page is written for it explains with a diagram and a good explanation of what popcorning is.
brmlab.cz/user/sargon/preheating-demystify
www.focalspot.com/bga-package-removal.htm
A details article on removing BGA chips and best practices.
www.circuitrework.com/features/721.shtml
This articles shows you 6 common mistakes that can occur during BGA Reworking
www.us-tech.com/RelId/856201/issearch/hytronics/ISvars/defau...
This article goes through all the steps required when BGA Reballing.
xmoddz.com/bga-rework-repair-processhttp://xmoddz.com/bga-re...
A description of how a proper BGA repair should be done. There are no specifics.
bgamods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=1354
A simple forum thread and tutorial on how to build your own BGA profile.
bgamods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=107
A forum thread on how to build your own BGA profile.
www.bga.net/assembly/bga-assembly-defects/popcorning.aspx
Plastic packages for most ICs and other components offer advantages like low cost, size, and weight. However, moisture inside a device like a plastic BGA packaged µP or FPGA gets heated up very quickly during rework and a tiny explosion or ruptur ...
An article on this topic which is easy to read and a good article to start learn BGA with as it explains in an overview what it is.
bgamods.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=575
This is a forum thread dealing with this topic and features advice from XJonnyGunsX
docs.google.com/document/d/1-zIAye5QmF6D-NrUn8lWgz1wVPboBvDv...
A pdf on site cleaning an area in readiness for a BGA repair.
