Hello from soggy Seattle.

I don't see a thread titled Asking For a Friend, so ...

This is for the Wise Ones Of the Forum.

My, er, friend accidentally bridged the Main negative pad to the metal USB housing on a CFX, and attempts to remove the bridge using copper braid and a solder syringe have failed. The solder has slumped into a difficult-to-reach spot close to the board. The plastic bits inside the micro-SD housing just below are at risk, and that region of the board itself is looking kinda toasty from the attempts at removal.

Two questions:
1. I'm assuming this condition is fatal and the bridge must be removed. Is that correct?
2. If it's fatal to board operation, any other suggestions as to a removal technique?

I'll post a pic if requested. Our power is out right now so it may be a while.

Thanks!