Remove the IC from the board with tweezers or a vacuum pick up tool. Easy as pie! If you don't have a vacuum pick no need to worry. I will post a vacuum pick instructable soon. This step is very important! You must completely remove the low melt solder from your pads before replacing your IC or discreet component.

Apr 26, 2024 · Removing an IC block requires careful handling and the right techniques to avoid damaging the PCB or the IC block itself. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of removing an IC block from a PCB safely and efficiently.

In this episode of the Art of Repair, Justin talks all about basic BGA IC Chip removal techniques as well as some great tips so that you can quickly put together previous skills learned and...

See how to remove a surface mount IC / SMT IC using 4 great different methods with and without the use of a hot air rework station. These 4 different me...

Feb 14, 2025 · SMD Desoldering is the process to safely and efficiently remove Surface Mount IC from a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) without damaging the surrounding components. It is done by hand using Hot Air SMD Rework Station, Flux, Desoldering Wick, Heat Resistant Kapton Tape and IC Pick-Up Tool.

A good way of removing surface mount IC components you know are bad is to just snips the leads with a small knife/razor very carefully. Heat up fresh solder and use a solder wick to clean up the area.

Aug 25, 2024 · Use a rotary tool with a cutting wheel to carefully cut through IC pins; Employ a mini hacksaw to remove larger IC packages; Use pliers to break and remove the IC body after cutting pins

Jul 11, 2024 · The first step in how to remove an IC chip from a circuit board is to heat the solder joints. Use a soldering iron or heat gun to heat the solder joints until the solder melts. When heating, maintain an appropriate temperature and time to …

Soldering iron: Used to manually remove IC chips in DIP packages. Choose the right iron tip to make it easier to heat the pins and quickly remove the solder. Sniffer: Used to clean excess solder from the solder joints for smooth removal of the chip.

Aug 16, 2024 · In this article, you will learn how to Desolder and resolder SMD IC, resistors, and capacitors. I will share with you tips and tricks...