How to Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner With Phone PCB

This video will demonstrate how to use an ultrasonic cleaner. It also shows a method to test how your machine is performing. Ultrasonic cleaners are an important part of liquid damage recovery with electronics. You can find this machine and other through the links below.
Derui Ultrasonic Cleaner DR-DS20 2L ebay.to/2rCRRJ8 (affiliate)
Crest Powersonic P230H-45 0.75 Gal Heated Ultrasonic Cleaner ebay.to/2n2Z9B5 (affiliate)
Branson EC Electronic Cleaner Ultrasonic Cleaner ebay.to/2DE8FEd (affiliate)
MG Chemicals 859 Horse Hair Cleaning Brush ebay.to/2n7Iuvh (affiliate)
Isopropyl Alcohol 99 percent ebay.to/2DzLnQx (affiliate)

[@JB-kh7vg]

a fantastisch video, it answered all the questions that came to mind on how to use the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@cparke3]

Very helpful video to demystify what Ultrasonic Cleaning is and how to do it with electronics. Only problem now is all of the links in the description have become expired and it is not easy to find other places besides eBay to look for this sort of machine and electronics cleaning solution. In particular, it looks like Derui only sells on eBay and they are the only machine at an affordable price point that provides the 'Sweep' function needed.

[@ThePhoenixAlight]

my trick is to put the board in the solution in a vacuum chamber. This both degases the solution and ensures the solution get into everywhere including under shields and stacked layers. I then run ultrasonic as usual, then put it back into the vacuum on a kimwipe to adsorb the liquid. the vacuum causes the liquid to boil creating positive pressure that forces out the liquid from buried areas. I repeat the process in the alcohol and dry for 30 min on an 80C hot plate.

[@carlosgarcialalicata]

Wow! Never saw that. Sounds very reasonable

[@CRUZIFIEDv4]

You're recomending an ultrasonic that doesn't exactly work very well. Your video proves my point

[@waynetaylor2784]

For anyone outside USA Branson EC is not available , anyware, i use chemtronics, electrolube, or shesto liquids for pcb cleaning, from element14..

[@TheMrTape]

What an absurd level of OCD perfectionism.

[@Bodragon]

Great video. I really like your presentaion style. Not only that but the pitfalls you point out are invaluable. That said, but what _happens_ if you underfill the machine? I mean, here I am, on a quiet, too quiet Sunday evening and I need to clean a circuit board but I've got only enough deionised water to reach the halfway mark. What will happen? Will the machine explode? OK, maybe not that severe but what kind of stress does an under-filled cleaner put on the components? And is that stress on the electronic components on the PCB or is it actually on the transducer(s) itself/themselves? The information I am seeking will benefit not only me but many others who watch this channel. Of course I'm not going to risk blowing up my machine but if it can handle a little extra stress once in a blue moon, like on this very quiet (commercially at least) Sunday evening, then of course, I want to know about it. I really hope you can answer my query. *The pressure's on!*

[@carlosgarcialalicata]

So what did you end up doing? :)

[@ernestnpryor7577]

Hi, What is the name of "clip" you use to hold the PCB in the solution ? Nice video. I order one. ... Ok I find: Decoration Tweezer Tool Manicure Picking Nail Clipper Cuticle Nippers Cutter

[@EnergySeeker]

good video thanks , where did you buy the perforated wall tool holder ?

[@davidnelson3026]

This model is also good for cleaning jewelries, watches, and using tap water mixed with solution liquid are OK.

[@nikolaynikolov2474]

Great video!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@shelleywalls4745]

Can you use the same batch of cleaning solution for multiple treatments?

[@gkrepairs]

many thanks for the video, can i ask is there an alternative to Branson? as we cannot get this in UK THank you

[@waynetaylor2784]

Nice video, just to hang the board use a coat hanger wire bend it too suit and bend ends to hang on/over side of tank...

[@KrotowX]

What about soldered shielding which can't be simply removed? Seems I should desolder it before cleaning anyway. By the way - what owner did with his phone to turn mainboard into THAT state? Drowned in yogurt?

[@PandaFPV]

Is there a cleaner that has those three qualities that you mentioned in a cheaper model? I’m not gonna use it for business purposes. I just crash a lot into water with my drones.

[@techdoc.repair]

Same one I use atm. I'm looking at a crest but want to know for sure if the 132khz or 45khz version is better for this purpose before I spend that kind of money

[@travisfrost6508]

where would you buy the Branson EC off the shelf?

[@hawaiisidecar]

My ultra sonic died. I am buying the Derui next week.

[@SinusD]

Can I clean LCD modules? What do you think?

[@tarikatacs]

Hi.Do you recomend to use both functions sweep & degas ? Because my ultr.cleaner havn't ... Thank you.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It is certainly preferable. The degas feature will eliminate air from the solution which makes ultrasonic treatment safer in the respect that cavitation is reduced. The sweep feature is the best way to optimize cleaning. You could simulate this function manually somewhat assuming that you have determined your chambers pattern using the foil test.

[@RetroComputingwithMike]

Can you reuse the solution? If yes, how many times? Can you just leave the cleaner on the self with the stuff inside it?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Once it starts to discolor you'll want to dump it and refill. Usually we get at least a dozen or more washes assuming that nothing too dirty goes inside.

[@alinstefan7967]

is possible to use isopropyl alcohol in the ultrasonic cleaner ?

[@alexstone691]

What happends if you put your hand in it? Regardless of the temperature

[@920PC]

How important do you consider the Branson EC? (over jewelry cleaner?). What about doing some kind of separate bin inside the cleaner and using isopropropral alcohol 99%?)

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It’s very helpful as far as cleaning and evaporation afterward. I would never put rubbing alcohol inside of a heating chamber like this. You’d be better off using a small amount of dish soap. Like a few drops.

[@calderjonhughes]

For this size cleaner, 1 teaspoon of Trisodium phosphate will act as an amazing cheap and safe cleaner

[@PlayJewel]

What if i put a whole iphone x in an ultrasonic bath? Would it clean the speaker/mic mesh or just ruin the phone?

[@k.i.d4448]

Instead of branson EC, can i just use isoprophyl alcohol (99.7%) along with distilled water? . Branson EC was way hard to find in my local. Im your subscriber from Malaysia. 😄🇲🇾

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I’m not sure that’s a good idea. If anything you might add a small amount of dish soap instead. It’s not formulated for electronics like Branson is but I believe that it would be a better substitute than isopropyl. However you still need to make sure all of the soap and water are removed so an alcohol bath afterward might help.

[@k.i.d4448]

@@GoCellPhoneRepair thanks for your guide, mate!

[@thepcphone]

hi, the ultrasonic what u used in the video and in the video description what u suggested to buy it looks totally different in looks .. may i know the model make what u used in the tutorial please?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I have tested this link and confirmed that it is the same unit: ebay.to/2rCRRJ8 It is the Derui Cellphone PCB Ultrasonic Cleaner DR-DS20 2L.

[@thepcphone]

Go Cell Phone Repair thanks boss !! You are so responsive to the viewers!!!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

No problem. That's the whole reason for having a comment section, right?

[@kareemgranados3266]

Hey quick question, after you’re done using the liquids inside the machine, can you dump it like regular liquids down a drain or...? Not completely sure 😓😓

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I would say yes. There should not be anything toxic in the solution. As far as I know it is similar to soap.

[@kyriakossavva5718]

Confused on what liquid u use. At descriptions says Isopropyl. In video shows distelled water. What u use for mobile phones ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Third link in the video description. Mix at 3-5% with distilled water.

[@saratechnologywaterford4352]

Thanks

[@faustsmith]

Can Cyclo electronics cleaner remove rain water corrosion off a laptop pcb ribbon cable socket?

[@TheSoapyJew]

Holy crap man. I dont need half of a video to show me how to poorly mix a solution. I can do that on my own.

[@johnzinckgraf2261]

Not sure you explained why distilled water is preferred over purified water. I work in a lab and have access to deionized water. Is this ok to use?

[@calderjonhughes]

Deionised is purer than distilled. I’m using it.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

My understanding is that it is less about purity and more about the gas content. You will end up with plenty of impurities if you are cleaning something with corrosion. Gas bubbles may cushion the waves reducing the cleaners effectiveness and in worse cases may cause damage to the board due to cavitation.

[@kyriakossavva5718]

What is the liquid u use for water damage phones ? Water ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Branson EC. Third link in the video description.

[@barnyardstory]

Scrubbed board with brush but didn't flush board to remove loose goo? Good video though.

[@edybanciu7052]

Don't you think these machines should avoid wastage?!

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

If anyone else does not understand why race doesn't work, it's because it does it's just not very effective and is more harm than good. You still like a gel packets instead you know the drying balls that come in packages buy it in bulk and use it as you would rice

[@nazibulmiddya1244]

Nazibul

[@alanholt6535]

I premix my solution and keep a gallon of it nearby.

[@mariosukasuka3385]

Oven it

[@edybanciu7052]

WHAT ABOUT OLD SCHOOL ALCOHOL?!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

By itself sure. Within a heated chamber could be dangerous.

[@edybanciu7052]

Literately an electronics washing machine

[@PLF...]

Don't know why Americans always insist on using volumetric measurements, but ok

[@holocaust_2.0]

Don't know why people come to American videos expecting them to not use volumetric measurements.

[@skip192]

how the hell am i supposed to know what mimameters , surnglots, ziggy meters mean

[@edybanciu7052]

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