How to Use a Hot Air Rework Station
Contributors:
Joel_E_B, 
bboyho, Ell C
Joel_E_B, bboyho, Ell C 
Resources and Going Further
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop them in the comments box below. Happy reworking!
For more information about the hot-air rework station, check out the resources below:
- 303D Manual
- SMD How To - 4: Rework with hot-air = Good
- SMD How To - 8: How does hot air rework actually work?
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