Skate323k137
Well-known member
Oooooooof. I guess....
There are a few right ways to remove smd caps and cold twisting is not one of them.
The most common problem is lifting while applying heat. If one pad melts 1st you're almost sure to lift the other a good chunk of the time.
Without hot air my preferred method is to add a small blob of solder to each pad, and gently push the cap -sideways- while alternating heat between the pads. The cap will gently slide to the side and you can clean up your pcb as normal.
There are a few right ways to remove smd caps and cold twisting is not one of them.
The most common problem is lifting while applying heat. If one pad melts 1st you're almost sure to lift the other a good chunk of the time.
Without hot air my preferred method is to add a small blob of solder to each pad, and gently push the cap -sideways- while alternating heat between the pads. The cap will gently slide to the side and you can clean up your pcb as normal.