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My uncle told me to always use a heat gun on old console capacitors
He said it was the only way to get them out clean. I tried it on a Sega Genesis last week and lifted three pads right off the board. I had to spend two hours doing trace repairs with wire. Now I just use my soldering iron and low melt solder like everyone else. Has anyone else had a bad tip from a family member that cost them time?
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bettym1117d ago
Honestly, lifting pads is more about the technique than the tool. A heat gun can work if you're really careful and keep it moving, but it's so easy to overheat the board. Tbh, I've had better luck with a good soldering iron and adding fresh solder to each joint first.
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