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Originally Posted by ukcol
If you are going to the trouble of opening one up why not clean out the gunk and the tin whiskers? Then you could refill the case with something that the tin whiskers could not penetrate. Silicone sealer may be suitable, reassembling the transistor before the sealer goes off?
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Be careful with using silicone sealants, those that are acetic acid based will cause corrosion and probably ruin them. Look for non-corrosive types intended for use with electronics if you are going to try this.
David