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Replacing flyback and caps on k7000 chassis
behrmr:
I've been using a hakko soldering station with an Aoyue desoldering station for several years. They are both very good and not super expensive and I've had zero issues with either one. If you want an all-in-one check out the Aoyue 701A++ dual function solder and desolder station for $185.
MKFan4Life:
--- Quote from: DudeRegular on February 02, 2020, 04:51:58 pm ---I prefer braid over a sucker if you don't have a fancy desoldering gun.
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I agree. The cheap bulbs work, but clog up often. Braid works better, but takes a bit of time. I finally bought a used pace soldering/desoldering station a few years ago, but sadly have had little time to use it (life and all!).
behrmr:
My concern about using solder wick vs a sucker or desoldering tool is that K7000's traces and solder pads are very delicate. They will literally disintegrate in front of your eyes. Whatever you use watch how much heat and how much time you dwell on a pad to remove the solder. That's the concern with solder wick as people tend to use too much heat for too long (add a little liquid flux to help). And do not try to just heat the pads and pull the caps out without removing solder as you will tear things up. I only say this because I've had to re-repair a number of chassis where everything was burned to bits by the last guy.