ComputerVoltageSources group photo

Yahoo Groups archive

ComputerVoltageSources

Index last updated: 2026-04-28 22:42 UTC

Message

Re: [ComputerVoltageSources] DIY gonzo tactics

2007-01-24 by Dave Manley

I've found that applying liquid flux and then adding solder to smt parts 
will usually get them off pretty quickly.  Get the part hot, keep the 
iron moving between the pads and keep adding solder.  Then cleanup the 
mess with solder wick and finally isopropyl alcohol.  I've yet to damage
a board doing this.  With some of the special tools, it is actually 
easier to damage the board when used incorrectly.  A hot-air desoldering 
tool can scorch a pcb very quickly.

There is also this, a special low temp alloy used to make removing 
soldered parts easier:

http://www.chipquik.com/

I haven't tried it, but it looks very interesting.  Unfortunately it is 
a little bit pricey.

-Dave

> 
> --- In ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "djbrow54" <davebr@...>
> wrote:
>>  I'm a bit perplexed as to how to get the 
>> resonator off there without specialized SMT desoldering equipment.

Attachments

Move to quarantaine

This moves the raw source file on disk only. The archive index is not changed automatically, so you still need to run a manual refresh afterward.