A BETTER way to replace surface-mount capacitors!

When it comes to vintage electronics, the trope of “replace the capacitors“ may be tired, but is still rooted in truth. Problem is, removing surface-mount parts can be time-consuming, expensive, or risky, depending on your approach. Let’s explore all of the options, and check out a somewhat niche tool that could be a game-changer. Big thanks to Steve from @Mac84 for helping out with this episode -- be sure to check out his channel! If you have a Hakko F-888D soldering station and are curious about the FX-8804 hot tweezers shown in the episode, here’s an affiliate link you can use to pick up a set: Unsafe 858D-style hot air station forum post: ----------------------------------------­------------------------------------- Please consider supporting my work on Patreon: Follow me on social media! @thisdoesnotcomp ----------------------------------------­------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound (). Intro music by BoxCat Games ().