Well technically this processor was not a major culprit however board flex when desoldering plays a part. It's easy to push and pull trying to get the caps's out and break the BGA which I suspect has happened in this case.
It is a cap replacement done previously which worked and now is showing the same signs again however caps all are good.
Yes they certainly are. Still have two component legs stuck will just have to keep trying till they are free but certainly flowing solder first makes it a ton easier , if I had this in the first place it's likely there would be none stuck.
Started at about 80% , then cranked it. Worked fine at about 70% for replacing power supply caps (iMac PSU)
By the way , my Aoyue is a B1002A Gun , it's a 474a+ model. They gave me the 474 at first which was terrible. Gave it back and they gave me this one. Could it be this is an updated 474 with better temps?
I tried the suggestions using standard 60/40 to flow the joint prior to desoldering and it worked like a charm 98% perfect removal.
Had to flow a few of the holes and couple of times when the cap...
A question for anyone who has come across this issue.
Removed most of the caps no problem using my Aoyue 474 desoldering station with little damage to the pads.
However several of the component legs broke off in the process due to lack of wiggle space near the G5 heat sink.
Have tried reflowing solder and desoldering the point in question, sewing pin pushing from the other side while desoldering and heat applied for a short time on both sides none worked.
Did have limited success using Chip quick and sewing needle...
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