unsoldering
Detaching soldered joints
Unsoldering is the process of removing solder to separate electronic components or wires that were previously joined together.
This is typically done by applying heat to melt the existing solder, allowing the parts to be pulled apart for repair, replacement, or salvage.
I spent the afternoon unsoldering capacitors from old circuit boards.
The term functions as both a verb form and a noun describing the activity itself.
Removing fused metal joints
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- reflowMove liquid again
- tinningCoating with tin
through-hole · surface-mount · hot air gun · lead-free · wicking · preheating
Modify something already made
- cold jointUnbonded concrete boundary
- reflowMove liquid again
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
Charge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
connector · surface-mount · through-hole · PCB · circuit board · cold joint · socket
Act of removing
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- disconnectionState of being severed
- separationState of being apart
- freeingReleasing from confinement
loosening · release · clearing · lifting · pulling · dismounting · salvaging · harvesting
Handheld device blowing warmth
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- safety glassesEye shields against debris
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
desoldering
Removing fused metal joints
tinning · through-hole · surface-mount · hot air gun · lead-free · wicking · preheating
rework
Modify something already made
- cold jointUnbonded concrete boundary
- reflowMove liquid again
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
capacitor
Charge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
LED · connector · surface-mount · through-hole · PCB · circuit board · cold joint · socket
extraction
Act of removing
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- disconnectionState of being severed
- separationState of being apart
freeing · loosening · release · clearing · lifting · pulling · dismounting · salvaging · harvesting · reclaiming
hot air gun
Handheld device blowing warmth
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- safety glassesEye shields against debris