OldSynths

Many swear by solder wicks...but I've never gotten the technique.  A heat
gun with proper tip is usually the best I think.  Solder suckers (the $6.00
type with a pump and trigger) are ok often though on double sided can be
quite a challenge at times.  Heat gun in those cases I believe is the only
good way not to damage board. -Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: <rorymcd@...>
To: <oldsynths@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 10:51 PM
Subject: [oldsynths] Best way to desolder chips?


> Hi:
> Can someone advise the best way to desolder chips from a circuit board?
> I am working on my CS-60 and want to replace 40xx chips with new, but
> dont want to do more damage than good.
> I will be putting in sockets in their place to make repair easier in
> the future.
>
> Is there a good method or desolder tool that heats the whole chip at
> once?
> The only other way I know is to clip off the leads, remove the chip,
> and then desolder the remaining pieces of lead from the board.
>
> Please advise (Crow??)
>
> Regards
> Rory McDonald
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