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										 | # SMT Component Removal HOWTO
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|  | ## Items needed
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|  | * PCB with components | ||
|  | * PCB cradle | ||
|  | * ZT-1 Airbath | ||
|  | * ZT-3 Airpick | ||
|  | * Anti-static brush | ||
|  | * No clean flux | ||
|  | * De-solder wire | ||
|  | * 2x foam swabs | ||
|  | * Solder vacuum | ||
|  | * Non-flammable flux remover | ||
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|  | ## Procedure
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|  | 1.  Secure the PCB in the cradle above the ZT-1 airbath. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use an anti-static brush and the no clean flux to apply the flux onto the contact leads of the component. | ||
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|  | 1.  Turn on the airbath to warm.  It will slowly heat up to 150 C. | ||
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|  | 1. Take a strand of de-solder wire and melt it directly onto the leads of the component. Can be liberal and use as much as needed to cover all the leads. | ||
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|  | 1.  After a couple seconds, the de-solder will fully melt onto the leads. | ||
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|  | 1.  Pick up the ZT-3 Airpick.  Place a finger over the hole to create a vacuum. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use the airpick to pick up the component.  Release your finger to drop the component. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use a foam swab and the no clean flux.  Gently use the swab to push the de-solder blobs into one bubble. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use a vacuum to suck up the bubble of de-solder. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use the foam swab and no clean flux to apply a light coat of flux to the area. | ||
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|  | 1.  Switch the airbath to cool. | ||
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|  | 1.  Use a foam swab and the non-flammable flux remover to apply the remover to area.  It is recommended to apply a second coat. | ||
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|  | 1.  Turn off the airbath and remove the PCB. | ||
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