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I have a board that I need to add a diode to. The problem is that
the diode is coming off another board that I've cannibalized for
parts, and I don't know how to get the diode off that board. I

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Is there a trick to it?

Yes. You should consider investing in the correct tools for the
job. Specifically, a desoldering tool known as 'Hot Tweezers.'

Pace makes such, as does Weller and other companies. You can often
find such at relatively low prices on Greed-bay, or at ham radio swap
meets.

Happy hunting.


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