[Elecraft] Re: a K2 thought

[G3VVT at aol.com]

In a message dated 22/03/05 19:49:39 GMT Standard Time,  
rolf.moberg at dnainternet.net writes:

U9  (audio amplifier circuit) in control board seems to be installed a 
bit too  high. There is very small gap between the circuit board and IC's 
bottom.  Gap is less than 1 millimeter. Should I try to remove and 
re-place (and  destroy) the IC or let it be as it is?



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My thoughts are if the device is close to being correct with  something like 
an IC, is unless you have access to a good desoldering station or  a Hakko 808 
is to leave it alone. You could otherwise could make problems appear  that do 
not exist now.
 
All the better to solder items like IC in correctly in the first  place. I 
hold the device firmly in place rather than bend the legs, then solder  a joint 
on opposite ends of the device. Sometime takes three hands to do  it, but 
normally possible. Check that the positioning is correct  and correct if 
necessary. Only then complete the remaining joints. Probably  other electronic 
equipment builders have their own favourite methods.
 
The moral is: If it ain't broke don't fix it.
 
Bob, G3VVT