Re: Loose holding slots.

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

frankc writes ...
> 
> >      Replacing the Slots with better quality connectors that also hold the
> > card higher would be a good idea except that removing the old Slot connectors
> > is a very messy business. I replace one a few years ago and felt really good
> > about only needing to repair four or five motherboard traces.
> >
> 
> Why was it so messy?  Have you used that tool from Radio Shaft (Radio Shack)
> that is a solder sucking iron.  The metal tip is hot and hollow.  I have used it
> to scavenge lots of parts including 40 pin dips!  You should first go through
> and apply solder to all the pins to get them ready, press down on the bulb, then
> place the iron over the pin for a couple-three-four seconds and then let go of
> the bulb.  It will suck all the solder off the pin and out of the hole.  Once
> you get good at using it you can sometimes suck all the solder off and the part
> will fall out of the holes!  It is the best desoldering tool I have used that
> costs less than $10.
 ....

     That's just the sort of tool I needed when replacing that Slot. Thanks for the
information!



Rubywand