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Offline UberFreak

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Re: A600 rev.1 capacitors - grrr...
« on: March 27, 2016, 07:15:09 PM »
Some may not like it, but I'm removing this type of capacitors like this:

Use one thin-nose pliers to hold the plastic base of the capacitor in place.
Use another thin-nose pliers to slowly twist (not pull or tilt!) the capacitor, until it detaches.

Holding the base is essential & insures the pads will not be harmed.

And before others jump in to tell you how dangerous this method is, I've done this on over 10 boards with 100% success.

Also, I recommend replacing them with mini through-hole capacitors, they will last longer and will be easier to solder in your case.