We do something like this on occasion, but we run the wave machine in
manual mode - turn the conveyor off when the board is right over the
wave, and then turn the wave on.  Count to 5 and gently pull up...  have
an assistant turn the wave off.

We have also replaced connectors this way, on occasion.  Very handy for
very large connectors, but otherwise not recommended... and keep in mind
that there are lots of very hot things in there where you usually don't
stick your hand.

regards,

Graham Collins
Process Engineer,
Northrop Grumman Canada Corporation
Halifax
(902) 873-2000 ext 6215

>>> [log in to unmask] 11/05/04 12:04PM >>>
                Try this method using a scrap board first to get a
feeling of the fine details.  Mask board area around the connector with
hi temp tape or other material. Preheat board in an oven. Place board on
a solder wave fixture. Have one person slide the fixture over the wave
till connector is right over the solder and another pull up gently and
easy the connector after about 8 seconds.
        Regards,
        Ramon



-----Original Message-----
From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Poh Kong Hui
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 8:57 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [TN] Removal of Connector


Hi Technetters,

I am facing an issue with a board of 10 layers and 2mm thick, gold
plated.
I need to remove a 72 pin through hole connector. However, I am not
able to
remove the connector using solder iron & solder sucker.

I understand if I am to use solder pot, I should be able to remove it.
But
I do not have a mini-solder pot.

I am wandered if there is other way to take out the connector. Can
someone
help to advise me other methods to remove the connector.

Thanks.

Poh

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