General Repair Procedures and Techniques
Chip Components
Use either the RLN4062 Hot-Air Repair Station or the Motorola 0180381B45 Repair Station for
chip component replacement. When using the 0180381B45 Repair Station, select the TJ-65 mini-
thermojet hand piece. On either unit, adjust the temperature control to 370 °C (700 °F), and
adjust the airflow to a minimum setting. Airflow can vary due to component density.
To remove a chip component:
Use a hot-air hand piece and position the nozzle of the hand piece approximately 0.3 cm
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(1/8") above the component to be removed.
Begin applying the hot air. Once the solder reflows, remove the component using a pair
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of tweezers.
Using a solder wick and a soldering iron or a power desoldering station, remove the
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excess solder from the pads.
To replace a chip component using a soldering iron:
Select the appropriate micro-tipped soldering iron and apply fresh solder to one of the
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solder pads.
Using a pair of tweezers, position the new chip component in place while heating the
2.
fresh solder.
Once solder wicks onto the new component, remove the heat from the solder.
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Heat the remaining pad with the soldering iron and apply solder until it wicks to the
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component. If necessary, touch up the first side. All solder joints should be smooth and
shiny.
To replace a chip component using hot air:
Use the hot-air hand piece and reflow the solder on the solder pads to smooth it.
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Apply a drop of solder paste flux to each pad.
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Using a pair of tweezers, position the new component in place.
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Position the hot-air hand piece approximately 0.3 cm (1/8" ) above the component and
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begin applying heat.
Once the solder wicks to the component, remove the heat and inspect the repair. All
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joints should be smooth and shiny.
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