Ariel. While it is sometimes possible to clip the leads on the top of the board and use the remaining leads to mount new diodes, I suggest that "is cheating". I always remove the board from the heatsink and de-solder the diodes from below. Usually, the thermal pads will stay in place and can be re-used unless they become torn.
73, Don W3FPR On 10/31/2012 10:34 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: > Don, > > I took off the shield on the KPA100 and those two diodes are tight against > the back panel and the toroid. What would you recommend is the best way to > desolder and replace those? It is tight against the back panel and a toroid. > I do not want to risk damaging the nearby toroid - so I think I will remove > the the standoffs and remove the PCB from the heat sink and desolder it from > the back side (non component) side. Is this what you would do? > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
