On Wed, 12 May 2004 16:35:06 -0600, Paul Davis <
paul_davis@...> wrote:
> You just heat one side up until the solder melts, then heat the other
> side but leave the heat on for an extra half second then heat the other
> pad and push of the part with the iron. The important thing is to have
> a clean iron tip and to get as much of the iron on the pad as possible
> so that you get good heat transfer. Until you get skilled at it you may
> have to move the iron from pad to pad a few extra times. if you have
> problems just add some extra solder to one side as it'll help to contain
> the heat longer. it's also easier with 60/40 rather that 63/37
> solder. You won't rip contacts as long as both sides are still liquid.
> just don't force it. done right the part will slide right off.
>
Ok that's how i do it all the time... didn't love it too much.
(there is no secret trick)
thanks
ST