I used tweezer and a good soldering iron for replacing. Panday From: Philip Bader <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [TechAssist] Re: difficulty w/tiny surface mount components Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 09:39:13 -0500 A very simple method another tech showed me(not for all cases) is simply use a small strip of scotch tape to hold down on PCB. Solder,then remove! I am sure there are so many better ways you will hear of on this. This works for me. Phil Bader Electronics wrote: > > I have trouble keeping these tiny parts in place while I solder them, even > the soldering is difficult because when I use a very pointy tip there's not > enough heat generated ...I have trouble removing them also...it's taking a > toll on me, I know some of these guys know the secret to it - can anyone > help? I'm willing to invest in equipment or whatever it takes...your time > and help is very much appreciated > -Tony > Electronics Inc > 7027 Hwy 441 > Dillard GA 30537 > 706 746 3353 > Electronics@xxxxxxxxx > > ***************************************************************************** > Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html > ***************************************************************************** > For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: > http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". > ***************************************************************************** -- Philip Bader Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976) 3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880 Fax (863) 299-8821 email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ***************************************************************************** Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ***************************************************************************** For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". ***************************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ***************************************************************************** Submit A Repair Tip Here, or Change/Remove your Email Address: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/main.html ***************************************************************************** For automatic password retrieval 24 hours a day, go to: http://www.tech-assist.org and select "Lost your Login Info?". *****************************************************************************