Fabio,
To open the thru-plated holes after you have used solder wick, heat the
solder pads and push out the remaining solder with a wooden toothpick or
a stainless steel needle.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 11/21/2016 5:06 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote:
Hi guys,
I'm having some tough time installing the K3AUDPROTMDKT assembly on
the main board of my K3.
As for every upgrade, I am following the instructions. I removed the two
old electrolytic caps in a few seconds, it was easy and quick.
But installing the new tiny board, as easy as it seems, is just a
different matter. I was able to remove almost all of the remaining
solder, but the pass-thru holes just remain closed with some solder. I
tried with some solder wick but to no avail.
In addition, the pass-thru holes are so small that I don't have any tool
that I can use to try to open those holes while heating the board with
my soldering iron.
I tried to align the 4 legs of the assembly but -of course- pushing them
through the holes is not easy, as they bend as soon as I apply a minimum
force.
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