If it was manufacured properly, don't waste your time.
Rick

Dan Devine wrote:

> Hi,
>
> OK, I know that's a beginner question, but I've been making proto boards
> for only a short time now, and don't know the answer to everything.
> I've seen production boards with the vias plugged and want to know if it
> will help reliability, if it's good practice, etc.
>
> Should I plug the vias?  Does it make it more reliable (keep out flux
> and other stuff)?  Or does this make the through hole connection less
> reliable?
>
> I could hit them really easy as I install the parts, so it's no hassle
> to do.  Just want to know if I should....
>
> --
> Dan Devine
>
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