>
> Doesn't that overheat the chip itself?
>
>
> Al Kossow wrote:
>
> > "What is the best way to remove the chips"
> >
> > Hot air
Look at the specs of most chips- they are rated (think wave soldering
machines) at 300 degrees Centigrade for 30 seconds.
I've never lost a chip (as far as I know) to using heat guns for their
removal. You must be careful if you want to save the PC board.....
--- Cris
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Received on Mon Oct 11 16:33:43 1999
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