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![]() Larry wrote: How big is your surface mount laboratory? Are you certified in microminiature soldering of CMT? You don't need a laboratory or certification but you do need experience if it comes down to replacing surface mount components. Iv'e replaced 80 pin surface mount microprocessors in Icom marine radios using standard soldering station equipment but I have many years of experience doing this. No? Then, you need to return the M802 to Icom for repair....before you screw it all up for good.... There's no harm in opening it up and looking for the obvious. That's one of the first steps in troubleshooting. I can't tell you how many radios Iv'e repaired due to defective solder joints, particularly on components and devices with large leads such as power devices and the center pin of the SO-238 RF chassis connector as well as connectors soldered to the pcb's. You'll need a magnifying glass and strong lighting to inspect for these bad joints. It's not field repairable for even the good technicians. I wouldn't go so far as to say that, and the latest radios have become increasingly difficult to repair due to surface mount technology and size, but some repairs can still be quite simple. |
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