[time-nuts] How to open solder-sealed OCXOs?
Graeme Zimmer
gzimmer at wideband.net.au
Sun Feb 2 08:50:04 UTC 2014
> What's the best way to open an OCXO in the typical solder-sealed tinned
> steel can?
Use a high wattage iron to melt the solder at one point, prise the gap
open with a flat screwdriver, then work along the join.
Solder is soft. so once you get it started you should be able to roll it
open like a can of tuna.
You could use a dremmel and a cutting disk, but the vibration might kill
the Xtal.
Alternatively, a hot air gun might work if you are quick enough not to
cook the innards.
............ Zim
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