[Elecraft] K3 mods and methods: smt resistor/capacitor de-soldering

[David Windisch]

It's a process, it's easier than you think, and there is plenty of room for
creativity.  I don't pretend to know it all; this works for me.

BASICS:

Light up the work area.

Get comfortable seating.

Buy a pull-down magnifier.  Don't skimp here.  I use OPTI-VISOR, 3X lenses.
Buy 2 of the physically-smallest low-power soldering pencils.
Buy a *large* decorative clothes pin.
Buy various-length, variously-shaped stainless tweezers.

Attach the pencils to the clothes pin.  Hose-clamps?
Shim the jaws open so the pencil-tips get proper spacing to (just) clear the
device, or a skosh less to grab it.

OPTIONAL: Take a dose of your favorite relaxation agent <grin>.

Take your time.  Practice on junk boards: heat, tweeze, pluck.

Now you can remove any smt you can get this contraption on to.

Ymmv.  No pics available.  I'm omitting the green stuff and presenting only
basics.  Real tools cost BIG bucks.

Brgds, Dave, W8FGX
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