[Elecraft] Unsoldering

[EricJ]

I use Wayne's techniques, and usually in that order. Surrender is not an 
option.

Then I remember a trick I've known since my first encounter with PCs and 
solder wick. Reflow the joint with fresh solder. Wick that away. It 
usually leaves a nice clean hole. Sometimes, I reflow the joint more 
than once being careful not to overheat the area.

  If it isn't clean enough to insert the new component, use a stainless 
steel needle to gently poke through the hole. Don't forget there may be 
a delicate via that will come out with too much force.

I use an upholstery needle that is about 10" long. It keeps your fingers 
out of the way so you can see what you're doing. And it doesn't get lost 
on the bench as easily as small needles. To aid that, I slipped a piece 
of flourescent lime parachute cord over the non-business end to make it 
look more like a tool with a handle.

Eric
KE6US

On 2/20/2016 9:01 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> For further tips, some of which are not described in the literature, see:
>
>      http://www.qsotoday.com/n6kr-desolder-primer.html
>
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>>> ...[I] get the distinct feeling that
>>> unsoldering really is the last thing you want to be involved in....
>
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