@trag:
I stand corrected about the "never again". I'm an optimist, what was I thinking!!!
) ))
Also thank you for writing out so clearly what electrolyte does to the boards. That's what I was obviously getting at.
BTW, what recommendation would you make for a 5x+ magnifier?
@JDW:
When I mentioned replacing components all at once, I meant *all* motherboard components
I'd wager a big bill on most people not getting it right the first time when there are 100+ components. Anyways, don't mean to be argumentative, just naming realities and probabilities.
As for your methodologies and using the DMM, I totally agree and practice the same. No sense in not checking your work before firing up the machine. Always double + triple check your work, and like mentioned earlier, it will also avoid exploding (tantalums!) capacitors.
BTW, have you found a similar Ethanol product in the US that you can recommend? If not, don't worry.
@equant:
I use desoldering wicks! Well, not all the time. One of the problems with them is picking the right granularity. If it's too coarse, it won't suck small solder joints and small gobs of solder. Perhaps a worse thing about wick is the fact that it damages the tip of your iron, by scratching the nickel (?) plating, and thus making your iron less useful over time. Lastly, it also runs out, and quick if you're replacing 16x20pin chips
Happy desoldering everyone!
I stand corrected about the "never again". I'm an optimist, what was I thinking!!!
) ))Also thank you for writing out so clearly what electrolyte does to the boards. That's what I was obviously getting at.
BTW, what recommendation would you make for a 5x+ magnifier?
@JDW:
When I mentioned replacing components all at once, I meant *all* motherboard components
I'd wager a big bill on most people not getting it right the first time when there are 100+ components. Anyways, don't mean to be argumentative, just naming realities and probabilities.As for your methodologies and using the DMM, I totally agree and practice the same. No sense in not checking your work before firing up the machine. Always double + triple check your work, and like mentioned earlier, it will also avoid exploding (tantalums!) capacitors.
BTW, have you found a similar Ethanol product in the US that you can recommend? If not, don't worry.
@equant:
I use desoldering wicks! Well, not all the time. One of the problems with them is picking the right granularity. If it's too coarse, it won't suck small solder joints and small gobs of solder. Perhaps a worse thing about wick is the fact that it damages the tip of your iron, by scratching the nickel (?) plating, and thus making your iron less useful over time. Lastly, it also runs out, and quick if you're replacing 16x20pin chips
Happy desoldering everyone!