Abstract: The invention is directed to a process for refurbishing of prior used laminated ceramic packages with the example shown as a pin grid array ceramic package which includes a ceramic substrate with a central opening or cavity, a plurality of conductors are embedded therein in one or more layers which have electrical condtinuity from the outer edge thereof to the central opening (this continuity path may extend through one or more layers) and to an equal plurality of conductive pads on the surface of the substrate.