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Post #25 by JDW
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryTroubleshooting
Post DateMon, 29 Oct 2007 - 22:45
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/tolerances-for-capacitor-replacement-electronics-query.10358/
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It also has the potential to literally "penetrate" your logic board if you apply a lot of pressure to both sides of a component and your hand slips, only to have an arrow (soldering iron tip) shoot into your board (or leave a scratch on it, or slice through a tiny trace). That's why I use tweezer-tip heads. No matter how much pressure I apply horizontally to the sides of the component being soldered, my hand will not slip in such a way that the board will be marred.

With that said, your idea about using 2 irons is not a bad one. It's a great idea. But whoever goes that route needs to take care not to damage their board by a slip of hand.

You know, I think it would be fun to shoot a video of the process the next time I do a board. But since I don't have a board that may be a while. Perhaps the individual in this thread who is waiting until Christmas would be willing to shoot a YouTube video of his efforts? I think that would be informative and jolly fun to watch too!

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