Removing RF Module..

Hi All

I'm looking to get rid of the rf module on a 1200 any draw backs to removing it and how it's done..

Thanks

:coffee:

nope no hacks, just unsolder, but be careful as you do need quite a bit of heat! slow and steady chap:thumbsup:

Ok thanks the only time I ever use RF was on my amiga 1000 till I got
a 1084s..

Also you think my 25 watt solder iron will do the job?

:coffee:

hmmmm, it's a big ass blob that you have to heat up, but you should be ok, just take your time dude:thumbsup:

Hi, I managed to remove the RF with a Dremel and a Very steady hand:)

http://amibay.com/showpost.php?p=181476&postcount=85

I used hot air station - I just put a small screwdriver in the back and when all points are heated gravity takes care without track dammage.

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Originally Posted by ChrisUnionNJ

Ok thanks the only time I ever use RF was on my amiga 1000 till I got
a 1084s..

Also you think my 25 watt solder iron will do the job?

:coffee:

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Unfortuantely a 25watt iron is not going to be able to do this job.

The tin box of the UHF unit acts as a heatsink, there is no way you would be able to heat up the lot to melt the solder.

You would need in the minimum a 60watt iron, and desolder pump, but that will struggle, personally I would suggest a 100watt iron for this type of through-hole work - but that takes a little experience to wield as it can damage the pcb if its left on too long.


I have removed MANY UHF modulator units, and the best way to do them, is the way that our fellow AmiBayer jvdbossc suggests -

hot-air, and a small terminal screwdriver used to gently leaver out the module once the solder is melted.

Can anyone please put a link of this hot air station you guys refer to?
And a price range would be nice.

it'll be this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KADA-852D-Rewo...item51995ddf9d

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Originally Posted by DonAmiga

Hi, I managed to remove the RF with a Dremel and a Very steady hand:)

http://amibay.com/showpost.php?p=181476&postcount=85

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I would just be to nervous doing this one..:D:D:D

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Originally Posted by jvdbossc

I used hot air station - I just put a small screwdriver in the back and when all points are heated gravity takes care without track dammage.

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So far this one seems to be the best..:thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Zetr0

Unfortuantely a 25watt iron is not going to be able to do this job.

The tin box of the UHF unit acts as a heatsink, there is no way you would be able to heat up the lot to melt the solder.

You would need in the minimum a 60watt iron, and desolder pump, but that will struggle, personally I would suggest a 100watt iron for this type of through-hole work - but that takes a little experience to wield as it can damage the pcb if its left on too long.


I have removed MANY UHF modulator units, and the best way to do them, is the way that our fellow AmiBayer jvdbossc suggests -

hot-air, and a small terminal screwdriver used to gently leaver out the module once the solder is melted.

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Originally Posted by JuvUK

it'll be this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KADA-852D-Rewo...item51995ddf9d

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So I guess the rework station is the best bet here I just have to be
patient till Christmas I was going to get one Last Christmas but
problems came up this year right into Paypal..
And thanks again guys..

:coffee: