Electrically conductive residue and corrosion product on the PWB surface under a BGA likely caused reported electrical faults.

BGA residue 1

BSE SEM image of conductive residues on the board surface after prying-off the BGA.

BGA residue 2

EDS spectrum suggests the residue is activated solder flux and dissolved tin.

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