I use a Dry Glue Stick. Put a dab on the SM component, put it down physically, then solder with pencil tip iron. There is a cement available for this, but Dry Glue stick works well. And I don't mean Hot Glue stick. Dry glue is the same stuff they use on Post-It notes. -Ed- ----- Original Message ----- From: "Philip Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:39 AM Subject: [TechAssist] Re: difficulty w/tiny surface mount components > > 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?". > **************************************************************************** * ***************************************************************************** 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?". *****************************************************************************