[AH] Trim-pot debacle (ADVICE PLEASE!)

[Bissell, Harry]

(proper size) Solder Wick is sometimes more effective than a Bulb type
solder sucker (or plunger type). Solder wick excells when the holes are
close together like on a dip, or inline switch... but always use fresh wick
and be generous with it. Works wery well always on single sided board,
sometimes on plated-through holes (2 side).  I wouldn't use it on
multilayer, you need a pro rework station, or sacrifice the part to save the
board.  Desoldering just sucks (one way or another...) ;-) harry

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	jorgen.bergfors at idg.se [SMTP:jorgen.bergfors at idg.se]
> Sent:	Thursday, February 04, 1999 2:53 AM
> To:	ka4hjh at gte.net; synth-diy at mailhost.bpa.nl
> Subject:	Re: [AH] Trim-pot debacle (ADVICE PLEASE!)
> 
> >I'd also try levering the thing (whatever it may be) loose with a
> screwdriver (I have a specially modified soldering aid for this). Just a
> little bit at a time, here and there. And watch out for bent or crimped
> leads sticking in the holes.
> 
> I'd say never lever or wiggle the part. It will only result in the pads
> coming loose.
> Use a good solder sucker and then push on the pins with a screwdriver from
> the solder side, if necessary. I don't see why this should be a problem. I
> regularly unsolder and re-use parts from prototypes that aren't needed
> anymore. This includes IC sockets, trimpots and whatever. Often the parts
> will fall out by themselves. Only occasionally some pushing with the
> screwdriver is necessary.
> 
> My advice: get a good solder sucker and practice with it!
> 
> /Jorgen