[Elecraft] Need a little SMD help!

[hank k8dd]

I need a little help with replacing the two SMD diodes in the VSWR circuit.  

K3 support has determined, after 4 days of emails, that they are bad - possibly from a 'nearby lightning strike' - and it's up to me to replace them with 2 new more robust diodes or pay for having them replaced if I send them the K3.  I guess the new robust parts are warranty, but replacing them isn't!

Elecraft is sending me the 2 new more robust diodes.   I do not have the equipment to remove the old ones and replace them, nor do I have the desire to work on anything smaller than a 1/8 watt resistor.

So ..... is there anyone within 50 miles or so of Lapeer, MI who can change these new diodes when I get them?    And if you don't have a K3, this would be a good chance to see one and try it out!

73    Hank    K8DD