In a message dated 22/03/05 19:49:39 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
U9 (audio amplifier circuit) in control board seems to be installed a bit too high. There is very small gap between the circuit board and IC's bottom. Gap is less than 1 millimeter. Should I try to remove and re-place (and destroy) the IC or let it be as it is? ------------------------------------------------------- My thoughts are if the device is close to being correct with something like an IC, is unless you have access to a good desoldering station or a Hakko 808 is to leave it alone. You could otherwise could make problems appear that do not exist now. All the better to solder items like IC in correctly in the first place. I hold the device firmly in place rather than bend the legs, then solder a joint on opposite ends of the device. Sometime takes three hands to do it, but normally possible. Check that the positioning is correct and correct if necessary. Only then complete the remaining joints. Probably other electronic equipment builders have their own favourite methods. The moral is: If it ain't broke don't fix it. Bob, G3VVT _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
