Easily Remove Surface Mount Components from PCB

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One questions that is asked often is how a person is able to remove a surface mount chip from their pcb. Digi-Key offers a line of Chip Quik products that can assist in the easy removal of SMD components. Here is a short video that shows the process.

Applicable Part Numbers

HVPB6-ND SMD1-ND SMD16-ND SMD4.5NL-ND V8910-ND SMD6000-ND MINISQUEEGE-1-ND SMD1NL-ND SMD4.5-ND V9000K8-B-ND VCS-9-B-ND SMD8-ND SMD8NL-ND SMD16NL-ND SMD2000-ND SMD32-ND SMD32NL-ND HVPB6 SMD1 SMD16 SMD4.5NL V8910 SMD6000 MINISQUEEGE-1 SMD1NL SMD4.5 V9000K8-B VCS-9-B SMD8 SMD8NL SMD16NL SMD2000 SMD32 SMD32NL

See Also

Removing thru hole components from two sided circuit boards

How to remove through hole components without a rework station. We have all been faced with the task of pulling out a multi-pin thru hole (through hole) part from a double sided circuit board. Not a hard task to do if you have the right soldering re-work stations. But not everyone has that type of equipment, as it can be a rather large investment. Here is a way to remove a part using a simple soldering iron and solder wick. Add a couple of tools out of your tool box and you’re ready to go. …