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From most of the scans I have seen, the TP18 and TP17 points (both COM lines) are not part of the main trace. The main path of the trace is on the backside of the PCB and an extra via brings the COM to the top side only for the test point. Lifting the pad should not have ruined the controller, but you will not want to install RF without it.