So I need some components from an old modem board for a new project. I’m trying to rescue a DPDT relay and an LM386 op ap for a mouse bot. However, the soldering job on this board is really well done, and I’m having trouble. So I need my de-soldering braid. Is it in the basement with my soldering
Grrrrrr…Still no joy
Despite what I’m sure is excellent quality desoldering braid, I still can’t get those components off this board. Damn you, Zoom Telephonics, Inc. with your high quality manufacturing!
Success!
With much patience, I managed to de-solder the op amp. I’d say there is a good 5 or even 10% chance that I did not fry the chip from over heating or kill it with general mangling.
Maybe I’ll have more luck with the relay.
All great ideas that I wish
All great ideas that I wish I had thought of. I got the parts I needed, with a combination of patience, cunning, and extreme violence. ; j
Next time I’ll try the ideas you gave. I have a bunch of old modems and other cards from this era, just waiting to donate me their components.
Another way -
Hi,
One method I have used with some success when desoldering for a junked board is using a good hot air gun.
Pete
I continue to have a
I continue to have a miserable time desoldering. After banging my head repeatedly at this problem, I did something crazy and researched a few articles on the subject. I’ve been told that I am trainable.
Here’s the best article on de-soldering I have found so far.
