User's Manual

1 Grip the component with tweezers or small needle nose pliers.
2 Alternately heat the metalized terminal ends of the surface mount component with the soldering iron.
If a hot-air system is used, direct the heat to the terminals of the component. Use extreme care with the
soldering equipment to prevent damage to the printed circuit board (PCB) and the surrounding components.
3 When the solder on all terminals is liquefied, gently remove the component. Excessive force may
cause the PCB pads to separate from the board if all solder is not completely liquefied.
4 It may be necessary to remove excess solder using a vacuum de-soldering tool or Solder wick . Again,
use great care when de-soldering or soldering on the printed circuit boards. It may also be necessary to
remove the epoxy adhesive that was under the
surface mount component and any flux on the printed circuit board.
Surface Mount Component Replacement
1 “Tin” one terminal end of the new component and the corresponding pad of the PCB. Use as little
solder as possible.
2 Place the component on the PCB pads, observing proper polarity for capacitors, diodes, transistors,
etc.
3 Simultaneously touch the “tinned” terminal end and the “tinned” pad with the soldering iron. Slightly
press the component down on the board as the solder liquefies. Solder all terminals, allowing the component
time to cool between each application of heat. Do not apply heat for an excessive length of time and do not
use excessive solder.
With a hot-air system, apply hot air until all “tinned” areas are melted and the component is seated in place. It
may be necessary to slightly press the component down on the board. Touch up the soldered connections
with a standard soldering iron if needed. Do not use excessive solder.
• CAUTION: Some chemicals may damage the internal and external plastic parts of the radio.
4. Allow the component and the board to cool and then remove all flux from the area using alcohol or
another approved flux remover.
Surface Mounted Integrated Circuit Replacement
Soldering and de-soldering techniques of the surface mounted IC’s are similar to the above outlined
procedures for the surface mounted chip components. Use extreme care and observe static precautions when
removing or replacing the defective (or suspect) IC’s. This will prevent any damage to the printed circuit
board or the surrounding circuitry. The hot-air soldering system is the best method of replacing surface
mount IC’s. The IC
’s can easily be removed and installed using the hot-air system. See the manufacturer’s
instructions for complete details on tip selection and other operating instructions unique to your system. If a
hot-air system is not available, the service technician may wish to clip the pins near the body of the
defective IC and remove it. The pins can then be removed from the PCB with a standard soldering iron and
tweezers, and the new IC installed following the Surface Mount Component Replacement procedures. it may
not be necessary to “tin” all (or any) of the IC pins before the installation process.