What causes blistering on PCB surfaces?

Key causes of PCB blistering: substrate issues, contamination, poor brushing, plating defects, microetching errors, oxidation, and process control failures.
Debugging a PCB: Five Essentially Foolproof Steps

Master PCB debugging with 5 essential steps: pre-power checks, safe power-on phases, structured troubleshooting, accurate measurement techniques, and fault isolation methods to prevent recurring issues.