Wayne has assured me that torn pads are no problem as long as pieces are not pulled off and lost, and I have been through that many times with no deleterious effects on my KPA100!
Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 8:03 PM To: Ariel Jacala Cc: elecraft reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2: High SWR On Dummy Load 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
