[Elecraft] Installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT ??

[Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W]

Thanks guys,
    I finally made it. I had to use needles and to heat the pad and the 
needle itself. The toothpick was too big to be used (maybe we have big 
teeth in Italy?)

Thank you very much for the replies! I was feeling stupid but, hey, I 
wanted that mod done!! :)

Ciao,
  Fabio
  IZ4AFW

Il 21.11.2016 23:46, Don Wilhelm ha scritto:
> Fabio,
>
> To open the thru-plated holes after you have used solder wick, heat the
> solder pads and push out the remaining solder with a wooden toothpick or
> a stainless steel needle.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/21/2016 5:06 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>>   I'm having some tough time installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT assembly on
>> the main board of my K3.
>> As for every upgrade, I am following the instructions. I removed the two
>> old electrolytic caps in a few seconds, it was easy and quick.
>>
>> But installing the new tiny board, as easy as it seems, is just a
>> different matter. I was able to remove almost all of the remaining
>> solder, but the pass-thru holes just remain closed with some solder. I
>> tried with some solder wick but to no avail.
>> In addition, the pass-thru holes are so small that I don't have any tool
>> that I can use to try to open those holes while heating the board with
>> my soldering iron.
>> I tried to align the 4 legs of the assembly but -of course- pushing them
>> through the holes is not easy, as they bend as soon as I apply a minimum
>> force.