T i m wrote:
On 8 Jul 2020 09:18:42 GMT, Tim+ wrote:
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261722185591
Thanks for that.
So was your original switch through hole?
Yes (if youre referring to its PCB fixing).
Yes, I was, as I saw a repair video that looked like it had a surface
mounted switch.
Easy to replace.
Cool, nothing more rewarding than an excuse to use the powered
desoldering station: ;-)
https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00...lug/dp/SD01384
OK, for many many years I used the mechanical sucker type and / or
braid but the mechanical pump is much more gentle on the PCB and
something that I wish I'd got sooner (although I got mine s/h / not
working and fixed it). ;-)
I used braid dipped in flux. That seems to improve its performance. Agree
about suckers. Never had much joy with them.
Tim
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