Hi,
Repaired a PCBA without having IPC 7721 certification for the operator performing the rework. Drawing calls the operator to be certified to IPC 7721.
Fir this deviation, what is the possible solution to accept the repaired PCBA?
Is inspection by a certified IPC-A-610 inspector sufficient? If not what else can help in this situation.
Thank you
utkarsh.bsc.ngp@gmail.com
Sorry for the late reply, I was trying to gather info left and right. Here’s the recap:
Apparently, if the drawing explicitly requires IPC-7721-certified personnel for rework, this is typically a process nonconformance/compliance issue, not just a workmanship issue.
An IPC-A-610 inspection by a certified inspector may help verify the acceptability of the end result, but by itself it may not be sufficient to disposition the deviation because the requirement was tied to who performed the rework, not only whether the board visually meets acceptance criteria.
A few things that may help support acceptance:
• Document the deviation through your MRB/quality process (if applicable) and obtain customer approval or waiver if required
• Perform enhanced inspection and functional testing to demonstrate no impact to reliability/performance
• Have the repair reviewed or verified by qualified/certified personnel and document findings
• Check whether the drawing requirement is contractual/customer-mandated vs internal procedure-driven, since that changes disposition options
In many environments (especially aerospace, medical, defense, or high-reliability), customer approval may ultimately be needed because the deviation is against a stated drawing requirement.
Does this help?