I find very difficult to read part numbers. I haven't figured out how which kind the ideal amount of light and inclination would help me.

I also wonder why chipmakers don't paint the numbers in white for a better contrast.

1. Clean up the text with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol.



2. Wait for the alcohol to evaporate and rub yellow or white chalk on markings.



3. Wipe gently with a cotton swab and bingo!



Source (in Portuguese): http://www.piclistbr.org/paginas.php?fname=%20dicas.htm%20&autor=%2009/2010%20-%20Luciano%20Sturaro
