>From: "Gyger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: IIcx problems and way OT query... >Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 09:35:09 +1100
>I'll give replacing them a shot, though I have a feeling it's going to be >tricky as the caps in question are surface mounted, and I've never worked >with SM components before. > >I think the local electronics store has some kits that use SM, so I might >get a few to familiarize myself. The easiest way is to use two soldering pencils. The 15 watt grounded pencil at Radio Shack is less than $10 so a pair of them won't set you back much. Just apply one to each terminal at the same time and the SM cap (or resistor) will easily lift off after several (or a few) seconds. I find it's handy to keep a damp sponge on hand, as the smaller components may adhere to one of the pencil tips and you can wipe it off on the sponge. Installing the new one is also simple. My favorite technique is to put a tiny bit of solder on just one of the pads (tin the pad). Then heat the pad with one soldering pencil and place one terminal of the cap on that pad, usually by manipulating the cap with a tweezers or similar tool. Remove the pencil while you're still holding the cap in place. Release it after the solder solidifies. Then it is simple to solder the other pad. The above method avoids the difficulties of surface tension of the solder dragging the component all onto one pad. Jeff Walther -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
