Thus far in my life I've soldered in place exactly 1 (one, uno) SM device (little IC in a kit QRP rig).
I have never removed one.
I want to remove the coupled inductor in the pic below (marked 752S) and replace it with another that has a different ratio (although is the exact same physical size). As you can see, it has four contacts.
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Any hints out there on a method for removing the little sucker without destroying it, the components next to it or the board? The board is a multi-layer traces sort.
I have a binocular dissecting scope, so I will be able to see what I'm doing.
If need be, I guess destroying the inductor is an option.
Hints on re-soldering its replacement are also welcome.
I have never removed one.
I want to remove the coupled inductor in the pic below (marked 752S) and replace it with another that has a different ratio (although is the exact same physical size). As you can see, it has four contacts.
View attachment 68314
Any hints out there on a method for removing the little sucker without destroying it, the components next to it or the board? The board is a multi-layer traces sort.
I have a binocular dissecting scope, so I will be able to see what I'm doing.
If need be, I guess destroying the inductor is an option.
Hints on re-soldering its replacement are also welcome.
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