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    Solder Removal

    If you are going to use a solder gun to remove the solder, get some "solder-wick". It is sold at all electronic stores (Radio Shack, Frye, etc.). Solder wick is a woven copper like material that comes in various widths, from 1/16" to about 1/4". Get the size(width) of solder-wick, that closest fits the solder spot you are trying to remove. The reason is... you are going to put the solder-wick down on the solder, and then place the solder gun on"top" of the solder-wick. The gun should be hot before placing it on the solder wick. When the gun is placed on the solderwick (apply a small amount of pressure) the heat from the gun will cause the solder to follow the heat, which will make the solder flow "up" and into the solder wick. Remove the solder wick quickly after you start to see the solder start to flow into the solder-wick. You may have to repeat once or twice to get it all. If you know someone that repairs printed circuit boards, he/she can show you how to do it quickly. Bob C.
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