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Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Power Supply With Wire vs. No Wire: Identification and Classification Guide

Computer power supplies contain recoverable copper, steel, aluminum, and circuit boards. Learn how attached or removed wiring affects classification and value.

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Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Metal vs. Plastic Gold Connectors: Identification and Sorting Guide

Learn how to identify, separate, and prepare metal cable connectors and plastic gold connectors for clearer e-scrap inspection, grading, and recycling.

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Last Updated: September 15, 2026

What Is a BGA Chip? A Complete Guide to Ball Grid Array Packaging

A BGA chip is an integrated circuit package that uses a grid of solder balls underneath to connect directly to a circuit board. BGA packaging allows many electrical connections to fit within a compact area and is commonly used for processors, graphics chips, memory, chipsets, and controllers. Learn how BGA differs from PGA, LGA, and leaded IC packages and where each design may be preferred.

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Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Ohata CPU Scrap Classification Wiki

Learn how Ohata classifies ceramic, PGA, LGA, BGA, fiber, slot-style, plastic, and damaged CPU scrap. Compare package construction, contact types, identification features, sorting guidance, and conditions that may affect classification or acceptance.

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