[Boatanchors] Multi-Layer PC Board Component Replacement

[J. Forster]

I use a Pace PPS-5, the original power desoldering station, and have
replaced hundreds of ICs. IMO, it's the ONLY way to remove ICs safely.

Best,
-John



> 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