How to Use Tape Dots to Hold a Wire to a PCB

This instructable will describe the proper method for using tape dots to hold down a wire to a PCB.

Materials Needed:

• Board to be assembled
• Wire tape dots
• Wire

Step 1: Solder Wire to Board

Begin with a wire whose endpoints are soldered to the board.

Step 2: Bend the Wire

Bend the wire at right angles in order to allow for stress relief. This improves reliability. Afterwards, lay the wire flat against the board.

Step 3: Place Tape Dots

Place the tape dots along the wire to attach it to the board. Butterfly tape dots shown here allow for a larger holding surface area while circular ones allow for a smaller footprint. Various sizes are available.

Step 4: Inspect

Inspect to make sure the tape dots are spaced out evenly across the wire to ensure that it remains in place. That's ot!