De-soldering electronic circuit joints - without developing electrostatic potential by absorbing melted solder in earthed conductive braid

摘要

In an method of desoldering a joint between components of an electrical circuit by application of heat, the fused solder is removed by absorption in a wick of electrically conducting braid, one end of which is in contact with the joint while the other is earthed. In a pref. embodiment the circuit includes an earth connector to which the braid is secured by a spring clip. The invention eliminates any damage to sensitive components (e.g. FET's) of the circuit resulting from the development of electrostatic potential theron during the desoldering operation.