Ditto. I use hot tweezers -- metcal talon handpiece, in my case. There are other ways to do it if you don't have them.
On Nov 6, 2016 3:21 AM, "jimlux" <jim...@earthlink.net> wrote: > On 11/5/16 12:12 PM, Tom Van Baak wrote: > >> See C13 in the attached photo. I need to replace some blown caps on a few >> boards [1]. In one instance the cap got so hot it melted itself off the >> board. Quiet convenient, actually -- it acts like its own fuse -- but I >> don't think the 5071 designers had that clever feature in mind. >> >> Having not done SMT before, how should I do it with minimal risk to the >> very precious PCB. Or, what equipment should I use this as a good excuse to >> buy? >> >> > Suitable hot tweezers would do this just fine, for both the removal and > the replacement. > > this kind of thing > http://www.weller-toolsus.com/weller-t0051317199-wta-50-twee > zers-smd-desoldering.html > https://www.amazon.com/WMRT-Desoldering-Tweezers-Soldering- > Stations/dp/B000UMMUII > > It's what I've used at work, with a wx2021 > Here's the complete set: > http://www.weller-toolsus.com/soldering/systems/weller-wx202 > 1-solder-stat-wxmpms-wxmtms-wdh51-wdh60-120v.html > > The tips heat basically instantly. It makes it easy to remove/replace even > tiny stuff, although 0402 is just too small for me. > > You need a good magnifier or stereo microscope, and some orange sticks to > hold things in place while you solder, etc. > > > However, I've been given to understand that there is another superior > brand (on this list.. ) > > > > Thanks, >> /tvb >> >> [0] http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/quotes >> [1] http://leapsecond.com/museum/hp5071a/A1-mother.htm >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com >> To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/m >> ailman/listinfo/time-nuts >> and follow the instructions there. >> >> > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/m > ailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.