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According to IPC-7711B/7721B, Rework is the act of reprocessing noncomplying articles, through the utilization of original or equivalent processing, in a style that guarantees full compliance of the article with applicable drawings or specs. Whereas a Repair is the human action of restoring the functional capacity of a defective article in a way that does not assure compliance of the article with applicable drawings or specs. Now in answer to your first query, we would determine this process a Rework. We perform this rework on a steady base. We are capable to touch the gold fingers using an "equivalent processing" and we can measure the plating deposition thickness to "assures full compliance of the article with applicable drawings or specifications" as detailed in the IPC definition.

Repair and Rework services is as essential process while manufacturing. It ensure that any design flaw or damaged PCB component is repaired immediately so that it help to maintain the performance.
Repair and Rework Service are of different types: BGA, Surface Mount (SMT) pcb assembly, and Plated through Assemblies.
BGA Repair Services
SMT Repair Services
PTH Repair Services