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Method of shielding and obtaining access to a component on a printed circuit board

  • US 6,136,131 A
  • Filed: 06/02/1998
  • Issued: 10/24/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for shielding and obtaining access to a component on a printed circuit board, said method comprising:

  • providing a printed circuit board having a component encompassed by a shielding enclosure including a plurality of side walls and an integral top surface having a scored line which defines an interior portion;

    severing the scored line on the top surface of the shielding enclosure;

    removing the interior portion of the top surface defined by the scored line, thereby leaving the shielding enclosure with a remaining perimeter rim and allowing access to the component within the shielding enclosure;

    providing a replacement cover for the shielding enclosure;

    attaching the replacement cover to the shielding enclosure to replace the interior portion and to thereby encompass and shield the component.

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