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Hi,

Could SMT IC be extracted and reinstalled with new ones?

Most certainly it can. Doing so properly requires the correct
tools (fairly expensive), and a good deal of skill.

Could it be done with hand methods and without using SMT machines?

Under a few rare conditions, such as low pin count PLCC packages,
yes. I've done it. However, I've never been entirely happy with the
results. SMT desolder/resolder equipment is still the best possible way
to do SMT repair and rework.

If you're looking for equipment to do so that won't require a
second mortgage to finance, look he

http://www.madelltech.com

Happy hunting.


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