[R-390] Advice on Replacjng Components

[Jerry O. Stern]

When you have a suspected leaky mica or ceramic cap or an out of spec
resistor - do you always remove it or do you clip one end and test it?  To
remove all suspected components seems like a major time consuming task.  I
have heard many clip one end to test especially in tight places. My question
focuses on the techniques used to resolder If the component turns out OK.
Do you juxtaposition the cut ends and just put a glob of solder?  Most
passive components don't have sufficient extra leads so I am very interested
in learning from the wisdom of the group.

 

Thanks

Jerry