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| Recapped LC II | |
| Posted by: snake88usa on 2017-12-21 10:21:31 I've had an LC II board setting around for quite some time with a few pads pulled on it. It was really nasty but I some how managed to get it to start up after a really ugly recap.  Had to bridge C21 across, turn C15 and C22 a little sideways.... I know the image is a bit blurry, but you get the idea. The pads probably wouldn't have came off if I didn't wiggle the caps off the board. Is there a better way of getting them off? I tried with my iron first, but they were just too corroded. Also, any recommendations for the tip and temperature I should be using on my Hakko 888D? | |
| Posted by: AlpineRaven on 2017-12-21 13:01:06 I know I sound rough - but I've always used pointy nose pliers and do exact push & 190° twist (must not offset twist as you'll pull the pads) to break the legs inside the caps - I have done that over 20 boards now and I have not broken a pad yet. Cheers AP | |
| Posted by: djhaloeight on 2017-12-29 21:01:44 Glad to see another LC series saved 🙂 | |
Posted by: jack on 2017-12-30 15:54:26Is there a better way of getting them off?https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M4PWU0C https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W3FAFP0 Highly recommend. I waited way too long to get a hot air rework station for recap jobs... I can't believe I used to do them without it. | |
| Posted by: IlikeTech on 2017-12-30 16:06:42 I just bought a SMD station too, and I have been using it on some junk boards before recapping my Color Classic. It makes it so easy! | |
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