Well, nothing a wire wrap wire can't fix. But seriously, they pull right off. Try it sometime on a spare board w/ those type of caps.
Well, nothing a wire wrap wire can't fix. But seriously, they pull right off. Try it sometime on a spare board w/ those type of caps.
The common thread here is "careful". =)
Bridging to alternate points is possible after damage done of course, but the ultimate goal here is to first do no harm.
A combination of both methods and use of judgement will no doubt yield results.
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I agree with FABombjoy. Practice on a test board. Once you feel comfortable with the process, then do it on your DUO. No need to make your DUO the guinea Pig.
I actually just changed 2 caps on a Duo last night. I pulled them off in a hurry to see what would happen - both left one leg, and brought one with. The legs that stayed attached to the cap left the solder pad behind just fine.
YMMV, natch.
I've had multiple DUO's sent to OSG, with pads gone after a failed DIY attempt. It looks like it can go either way.
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