Re: Desoldering Line-in jack on soundcard

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From: Rich Grise
Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:02

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On Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:21:53 -0800, Lynn Coffelt wrote:
> "Doc" <docsavage20@xhotmail.comx> wrote in message

>> I'm guessing there might be a more effective way/tool to do this. Any
>> suggestions? The card is used, so there's no warranty issues, I just
>> want
> to
>> try to fix it.
>>
>> Thanks for all shared wisdom.
>>
>      Jeff's right, solder wick (soderwik?) will do it just fine. Wick on
>      the
> solder, iron on the wick, very slight wiggle just as the solder melts, and
> Presto! Either the solder is all wicked up, or the PCB land is lifted and
> twisted and things get just a little bit more difficult.
>      Been there, done that, 97 3/4 % success rate.

I can vouch for that. I was in a situation where we regularly replaced
DIPs in plated-thru holes. I got so good with solder wick that the chip
would literally fall out of the board.

But, if you learn to use the solder sucker properly first, it cuts down
on your wick consumption, but it is a PITA keeping it clean. :-)

Good Luck!
Rich

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