"DaveC" wrote in message
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I need to desolder (with no damage to the components) some SMD ROM chips.
Is
there a good tutorial somewhere on the 'net about how to go about this?

The absolute best and cheapest way (in my opinion) to desolder SMD chips is
to use Chip-Quik. The "solder" they use has a VERY low melting point. Even
after 30 seconds or so, it's still in a molten state which allows you to
just pick up the chip with your hands.

More info he

http://www.chipquikinc.com/

-Tim


BTW, I found a great tutorial on technique and equipment (lo-cost, some of
it
make-yourself) on the 'net about soldering SMDs:

http://www.wku.edu/~barceed/SolderPage/index.htm

Thanks,
--
DaveC

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