[Boatanchors] Multi-Layer PC Board Component Replacement

[Jim Larsen - AL7FS]

This is just an observation.

Recently, a local ham operator had to replace the mega-chip in his Yaesu 
FT-736R.  He borrowed a friend's Hakko 808 desoldering tool.  He moved 
from pin to pin with the 808 and when he got to the last pin, the chip 
just dropped out onto the table.  It was a simple job then to solder in 
the new chip.

References:
http://www.kiesub.com/hakko808.htm
http://www.n0ss.net/hakko_808_notes.pdf
http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html
http://www.hakko.com/english/maintenance/jyokyo_index.html

The Hakko 808 is not cheap but then the results seem to be outstanding.

73, Jim

Jim Larsen
http://www.AL7FS.us/   
Anchorage Alaska    (907)345-3190



Richard W. Solomon wrote:
> I have a Spectrum Analyzer that needs a memory chip replaced. Later
> versions of this unit have sockets, mine has them soldered in.