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1.3 KiB
44 lines
1.3 KiB
# SMT Component Removal HOWTO
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## Items needed
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* PCB with components
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* PCB cradle
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* ZT-1 Airbath
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* ZT-3 Airpick
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* Anti-static brush
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* No clean flux
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* De-solder wire
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* 2x foam swabs
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* Solder vacuum
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* 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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