We have a ESA-safe HAKKO 937 soldering station here at work, used to make prototype electronic devices and for product repairs. The tip I spoke of is the HAKKO 950 Hot Tweezer. Both sides of the tip are changeable and we have a kit of various widths that make it easy to desolder SMD components of almost any size, including the SMD caps used on the SE/30 logic board. While this may be overkill for personal or hobby use, I highly recommend it if you happen to be a bit wealthy 8-o or very serious about soldering! It's not THAT expensive though. Just compare it with the price of an oscilloscope and it will look dirt cheap!
No doubt, some will contend (as many have in the past on this site) that the desoldering job can also be done with two $9 soldering irons placed on either side of the cap. I agree that such is possible. But I myself don't go that route because, well, I have a HAKKO 937 and 950 here at work! And honestly, a professional device makes the job faster, safer and cleaner.
No doubt, some will contend (as many have in the past on this site) that the desoldering job can also be done with two $9 soldering irons placed on either side of the cap. I agree that such is possible. But I myself don't go that route because, well, I have a HAKKO 937 and 950 here at work! And honestly, a professional device makes the job faster, safer and cleaner.