De-Soldering - Audio Note L2 Line Preamplifier Instruction Manual

De-soldering

Should you have to remove a component from the board, you will need to use either a solder 'sucker' or de-soldering
braid.
Removal is best achieved from the solder side of the board in either of the following ways:
Solder Sucker - first ensure that the plunger is depressed on the tool; next re-heat the joint to be de-soldered. When the
solder is molten, and with the iron still applied to the joint, place the solder sucker over the joint and activate.
It may take more than one attempt to remove enough solder for the component leg to be freed.
It is important that the component is not over-heated; therefore allow it to cool for several minutes before re-attempting the
above.
Use a pair of fine-nosed pliers to pull the leg from the board once the solder has been removed.
De-Solder Braid - once the offending joint has been re-heated, apply the de-soldering braid with the soldering iron on top
of it to keep the joint hot. The waste solder will be drawn up into the braid by capillary action.
Remove the component lead with fine-nose pliers.
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