If you can see right through the holes, grab each pin and wiggle it. Even though there's no visible solder left, the thin film "tinning" each hole and the corresponding film on the inside of the plated hole can be surprisingly strong. Wiggle each pin separately and so it actually moves around in the hole a bit, then the relay should literally fall out.
Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- Well, I received my replacement parts today, but so far in spite of my best efforts, I've been unable to desolder the K12 relay from my RF board. I've used a combination of solder wick and a pump, and I can see though the holes at this stage, but I still can't get the relay free! What's the preferred method of doing this? -- ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
