On Fri, Feb 21, 2025 at 03:03 AM, David Wilcox K8WPE wrote:
Get some low temp ChipQuick
Dave's right.? That stuff works like magic!
A little clean up with isopropyl alcohol and the board is like new.
Using flux with the solder wick is also key.
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I don't think having crossed turns matters much (if at all).
There are many possible reasons for what happened (solder splatter, using a metal tool to spread the turns and inadvertently shorting something, etc.).
Hang in there.? Take it slow.? Inspect and clean before applying power.
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73, Mike KK7ER
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