[Boatanchors] Replacing Components

[Bob Macklin]

If it is difficult to remove the old lead just cut the component out and
leave the leads with enough length to connect the new component too.

This method may not look the pretties but it can produce less damage.

The large tube sockets and terminal strips are generally not a problem. But
the 7 and 9 pin miniatures can be a problem especially if the 3 leads are
connected to them.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa,
"Real Radios Glow in the Dark"
----- Original Message -----
From: <Flowertime01 at wmconnect.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Replacing Components


> JT,
>
> I hate doing these replacements.
>
> Best practice is to heat the whole solder joint and suck all the solder
out
> as best you can with a solder sucker. Then reheat the joint and resolder.
This
> is so you can then keep every thing melted again while you un wrap every
thing
> on the lug. You then get to clean all the leads up and the lug. Then you
> replace one part and put every thing back on the lug and resolder.
>
> This is real work. You risk breaking another lead or part while doing the
> work.
>
> Second best is to clip the lead for the part coming out.
> Wrap the new lead over the bundle and resolder.
> Not neat but it get the job done today.
>
> Roger AI4NI   </HTML>
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