[Elecraft] Replacing J3 on a KPA100

Vic K2VCO vic at rakefet.com
Thu Jun 22 01:32:14 EDT 2006


Don Wilhelm wrote:

> I would think you could remove the J3 connector from the top side of the
> board.
> Remove the connector mounting plates first, then heat the connection to the
> PC board and you should be able to pry up and remove the ends of the 'L'
> shaped conductor pieces from the board. 

Hmmm, if only the plastic is damaged, why not pull up the 'tongue' of 
the connectors with a small screwdriver and pull them out of the 
housings?  Then snap them into new housings, and Bob's your uncle!
-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco


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