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Showerthought: Removing SMD parts always feels like a gamble without the right tools.
I've had mixed results with just an iron and some flux. Take this with a grain of salt, but does anyone have a reliable method?
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richard_robinson6mo ago
With an iron and flux, adding solder wick usually does the trick.
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iriscoleman6mo ago
Heat the wick a bit before using it, doesn't that make it soak up solder faster? @richard_robinson's method works, but a quick preheat can save time.
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the_christopher6mo ago
Totally, I read that cleaning the wick with isopropyl alcohol first can help it work even better.
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jesse_king276mo ago
Hey wait, when you say heat the wick first, how long are you actually holding it on the iron before touching the board? I always worry about cooking the pad if I leave it on too long trying to get that first bit of solder to flow.
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