I have a project that is using a Teensy 4.1, the cheep 5v regulator I was using in the project let the magic smoke out for no good reason. I replaced that but now the Teensy boots and runs for about a min then quits. There is a TLV75733P power IC that is supplying the 3v3 and it gets hot then quits supplying power. Since that IC is $0.46 vs a new Teensy 4.1 ~ $40 I want to try and replace it. I have done a bit of SMD work but not tried to remove a tiny chip with a GND pad before so I’m looking for any tips. The PCB of the Teensy has header pins so I can’t really get good contact to a hot plate to preheat the board.

  • Grimy@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    You are going to need one of those hot air soldering guns (rework station) I think. You can heat the back with it, it’s the only way I know for the gnd pads if you can’t use a hot plate or oven.

    • AbidingOhmsLawOP
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      5 months ago

      I have one, going to try and tape it off from the other components heat it up and see if that works.