[Whats the reason why the board becomes dead ?]

VapingBad said:

I couldn't find any "electronic grade" RTV is Sugru (Silicon putty) OK?

I built this DNA40 350 days ago and it has heavy use with no problems, the Sugru is the black stuff in the photo.




Edit: I found some Servisol Silicone Adhesive Sealant which seems to be OK, but would like to know about Sugru's suitability.

That's a damn fine looking piece of custom work there my man.  Well done.

[DNA 75 Questions]

VapingBad said:

1. Can I remove the on (board) buttons???

I have seen people do it for other DNA chips but not the DNA 75 so I'm a bit confused. I want to remove them and not have anything there because I will be the other pins for the three buttons.

The short answer is: yes.

The long answer is that you should only perform this IF you truly NEED to, and that there will be a requirement to bridge 2 of the (four) contacts on the now removed "down" button on the board itself.  This means creating a small micro-wire contact that you'll need to solder to those two terminals.