I can confirm that this does work, after recapping 2 SE/30 boards. I would probably go so far as to say it may be far more safe, compared to using the dual pencil soldering iron method. No pads are ripped, didn't see any liquid leakage, though. One note, when cutting, if you can't get the tool to cut on the indent of the cap, you can safely cut a bit above that.

Looking inside the cut cap, I see 2 rubber discs (possibly seals) and there appears to be a mostly solid substance used as the electrolyte. Not sure what the chemical or substance is. :-/

Other than that, it is the most clean and pain free method I've tried so far. YMMV. Further study required, please.

73s de Phreakout. :rambo: