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Desoldering Chips without PC board damage

By Budwin

5 years ago


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#6 5 years ago

I just use a desoldering gun. The trick is to heat the leg, then touch the pad and circle around the leg while sucking, then pull away. So, you won't be in contact with a pad for more than a second or two, and won't ruin anything

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