[vcf-midatlantic] My eye spies something blue , reprint from CDL list
Neil Cherry
ncherry at linuxha.com
Mon Mar 20 02:17:54 UTC 2023
This is a reposting of part of a message from the CDL list. Thought a few folks
over here might be interested in the Hako.
A visitor name Alison (sp?) dropped by and needed some help with desoldering a
RP2040 board from a board. She soldered it backwards. While showing off our
tools I noticed that the blue Hako FR-802 had a handle and nozzle on it.
Throwing caution to the wind (pun intended) I started up the Hako and began
to use the hot air nozzle on the board. I do need to find the manual and
read it as it works really well but my inexperience with it became evident
quickly. The header pin plastic parts melted, the board became unsoldered
but so did every surface mount chips on the little stand off board. I think
I saved all the parts. I many attempt to solder the parts back on but I'd
call this board a loss. On the plus side we did get the board and the header
pins all removed. I really do want to thank Martin for the Hako, the stand
and the vises. All three items were put to use today to mostly good effect. 😄
We'll need to come with procedures to use the Hako.
PS: Resoldering the RP2040 is probably going to have zero chance of being
successful. It's a QFH-56 part and I have no hope of seeing where the
chip is in relation to the pads. :-)
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