ChipQuick, anyone use it?

Xian Xi · Sep 6, 2009

Just saw this on youtube and thought it was cool but probably expensive. So I checked their site and yes it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTQqjggeklo

For 16' it's $98. That's about $6 per foot.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=SMD16-ND

xiao_haozi · Sep 6, 2009

Hmmm that actually looks pretty nice. Wonder if you could contact them directly and get a tiny sample.... like do a 'I would like to do a review of your product on my website' request.

Bskull · Sep 6, 2009

That's definitely another interesting way to remove a chip from a PCB.

metallizer · Sep 6, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTPXKA66baQ

just torch it!

xiao_haozi · Sep 6, 2009

metallizer said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTPXKA66baQ

just torch it!

Cool for epoxy chips. But still seems a bit risky and doesn't solve the surface mount (soldered) chips.

metallizer · Sep 6, 2009

he does surface mount at the very end.

xiao_haozi · Sep 6, 2009

metallizer said:
he does surface mount at the very end.

Hahaha yeah I was too ADD and didn't finish watching it the first time.

Hmmm that looks uber sketch though. I wouldn't have the balls to use it on anything other than scrap/parts boards.

metallizer · Sep 6, 2009

yeah, it´s more dangerous than his epoxy removal technique.

there´s also a video of bga rework done with a heat gun, that I might be trying someday.

edit: found the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdN53F5YQwk

arfink · Sep 7, 2009

I have watched chip-quick being used, it looks quite slick. But yes, it's friggin' expensive. For certain applications though, it's probably your best bet for getting the chip of quickly and cleanly.

EDIT: I think that unless you are very skillful the chip will be wrecked by the method.

xiao_haozi · Sep 7, 2009

So not to totally hijack things...

But what are you guys using now for such desoldering jobs (surface mount stuffs)?

About to pickup a new desoldering iron... have been using wick for years and finally had enough headaches with it. Any recommendations?

channelmaniac · Sep 7, 2009

I have a Pace MBT-250 with a few different irons and tips...

I can do SOT, SOJ, PLCC, PQFP, TSSOP, SOIC, QFP, and a few more. The ones I can't do? BGA. I don't have the iron for it or the desire to even touch that crap. (But, they DO have an iron for it)

RJ

xiao_haozi · Sep 7, 2009

channelmaniac said:
I have a Pace MBT-250 with a few different irons and tips...

I can do SOT, SOJ, PLCC, PQFP, TSSOP, SOIC, QFP, and a few more. The ones I can't do? BGA. I don't have the iron for it or the desire to even touch that crap. (But, they DO have an iron for it)

RJ

RJ,

I have this for standard soldering jobs http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRC2XU/ Weller WES51. Anything good to supplement just for desoldering?

channelmaniac · Sep 7, 2009

You can get single control Pace units with built in vacuum sources and the desoldering iron off of eBay. Just be patient when hunting.

xiao_haozi · Sep 7, 2009

channelmaniac said:
You can get single control Pace units with built in vacuum sources and the desoldering iron off of eBay. Just be patient when hunting.

Ah okay. Thanks, I'll keep an eye out then.

arfink · Sep 7, 2009

If you want to just do it for a little bit, a radio shack spring-loaded pump is OK. I have used one with sufficient success, usually better than with a wick.

Xian Xi · Nov 18, 2009

So I got some of it from curious inventor at I think $17 for a kit. I must say it does do the job quite well. Just like in the video you lay down the paste flux, add the chipquick solder then remove the chip. I save the used solder to use again over and over to get my moneys worth.

For anyone too scared to try using a desoldering or rework station I reccomend using this.

BIG BEAR · Nov 18, 2009

Is this Rosin Soldering Flux? I've had the displeasure of working with it and while it does the job,I found it to be messy,smelly(dizzy from the fumes) and the warning message concerned me.
WARNING:This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects(or other reproductive harm).
BB

Xian Xi · Nov 18, 2009

Solder has the same warning so it's nothing new.

metallizer · Nov 18, 2009

BIG BEAR said:
Is this Rosin Soldering Flux? I've had the displeasure of working with it and while it does the job,I found it to be messy,smelly(dizzy from the fumes) and the warning message concerned me.
WARNING:This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects(or other reproductive harm).
BB

It has lead in it, regular solder also has it.

BIG BEAR · Nov 18, 2009

I should have known better.. I know that I should have been more specific.
Let me just state that the paste fumes were more intense than solder ever was and when it got on my hands it caused a warm sensation on my skin causing me to take heed to that particular warning message even moreso that particular time.
BB

metallizer said:
It has lead in it, regular solder also has it.

Xian Xi · Nov 18, 2009

The one in the chipquick kit just smells and is sticky. No warm sensation.

BIG BEAR · Nov 18, 2009

Forgot about the sticky part but yeah..sticky too!!

Hated it...
BB

Then it states you should not allow the paste to get into the sewage system

Xian Xi said:
The one in the chipquick kit just smells and is sticky. No warm sensation.

TheBakachan · Nov 18, 2009

I've tried ChipQuik for getting surface mount SRAMs off some of my 1-slot boards. I bought one of the $17 mini kits, the lead-free version. It took a little getting used to, and you need an IC popper to get the job done quickly. But it's hell-on-wheels once you get the hang of it. Too bad it costs a goddamn fortune.

Xian Xi · Nov 18, 2009

It's pretty slick to use. I've used it on a lot of stuff already. When I'm done removing the IC I always gather all the CQ together and make a long bead and let it harden so I can reuse it.

Ruell · Nov 19, 2009

Xian Xi said:
It's pretty slick to use. I've used it on a lot of stuff already. When I'm done removing the IC I always gather all the CQ together and make a long bead and let it harden so I can reuse it.

Hmm.. That's cool if you can reuse it to a certain extent. I was looking at it so I could do some repair with surface mounts.

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