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 Post subject: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:39 am 

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What is the best method for ic chip removal you guys have found? Ten years ago most people just popped then with a screw driver or used pliers to snap them off. I cut legs on one side with mini cutters and then take off. Anyone have better options ? Thanks!


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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 6:47 am 
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For board soldered ones, a box cutter works in a pinch. I use a jaguar knife myself.

For socketed scrap chips, screwdrivers work well. To salvage them though a chip remover is best.

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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:10 am 

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I have a putty knife that I have sharpened to a one-sided edge. It's about an inch wide so it fits in tight spaces. I also use it to remove transformers.


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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 4:42 pm 

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Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Now if i can sort boards as well as u ill be doin ok!


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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Wed Oct 25, 2023 5:26 pm 
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bigsteve201 wrote:
Thanks for the replies gentlemen. Now if i can sort boards as well as u ill be doin ok!

Remember the rule though.
Removing soldered chips from any board above midgrade is going to kill the buy value of the board.

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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Thu Oct 26, 2023 9:11 pm 

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Yes sir chris did tell me that like 10 years ago. I remember that! Back when mid grade was a different price then low grade! So u only took chips from low!


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 Post subject: Re: Ic chip removal
PostPosted: Sat Oct 28, 2023 10:22 am 

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Wood chisel, they come in different sizes, and still work fine if they get dull.


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