Flattening motherboards

Zigmat · Post by **Zigmat** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:26 pm

Yes, it's a question about saving space

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After looking at Ben's Xbox360 laptop (which is fantastic), I'm curious about how he managed to extend the leads on tall components (mainly the capacitors). I tried to do it before, but usually the remaining "stubs" of the component would fall off (probably due to too much heat when tinning or just being weak).

I was wondering if you have any tips on extending leads so I don't have to find the component from a shop or having to sacrifice another console for it.

Thanks

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(Yes, I did search the forum but couldn't find an answer.)

Klefmung · Post by **Klefmung** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:31 pm

You use wires. >_>

doctorjames · Post by **doctorjames** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:38 pm

Ya, just solder wire to each side that needs to be extended and solder the other end in the hole where it was.