Electrolytic Capacitor Removal NO Desoldering Required

With all those electronic test equipment on the shelves, your workshop looks like something inside the cockpit of the space shuttle, or some futuristic spaceship! Truly well done!

A great video as usual, Mr. Carlson! I have done similarly in the repair of numerous pieces of broadcast equipment, however I use a slightly different technique: It is possible to damage the traces on the PCB by just grabbing and turning the capacitor as you demonstrate. I prefer to take a small straight pair of pliers, grab the cap from above and press downward towards the PCB while turning the capacitor in alternating directions. This has the effect of pressing the plastic insulating base of the cap against the board and holding the traces and pads still while only twisting the cap itself. I was taught this method by a senior Panasonic repair technician and I can say from first-hand experience that it drastically improved my chances of not damaging the board!

I have been replacing this type of capacitor for over 30 years. I have always desoldered them with a fine point tip and solder wick. I am going to try this removal system. If this works it will save me time and headaches. Well done young squire. Well done.

At my early stage of learning with electronics, these are the exact type of videos that I need. Thanks!

Great tips! I have watched many of your videos... you are meticulous with your work! Your years of experience in electronic repair is really amazing.

Had a stubborn one stuck on a Gameboy Color, and found this video. Gave it a shot, came off flawlessly. I cannot believe I’ve spend countless years fighting these things and doing my best to avoid lifting pads when I could have just…twisted them off 🤦🏻‍♂️

This gentleman has a most helpful skillset. I find myself grateful for his generosity.

Please keep uploading videos! you are one of the most detailed and knowledgeable people on YouTube. love the vids.

Thanks, enjoyed the video. You are the "Alton Brown" of the electronics world. Again, thanks for sharing your time, and knowledge with us.

This is actually the first tutorial on the "brute force" method I trust. Thanks for the great video(s)! I'm learning a lot from your work.

Nothing better than stopping by the shop and taking a look at what Mr. Carlson's up too.

I really like your presentation style. Everyone should do it just this way!

To be honest this guy is one hell of an electrical engineer, he could tell me the best way to remove caps is to throw the circuit board up the wall and I'd be like Ok sounds legit! lol

Brutal but brilliant as well. Will never forget. Thank you !!!

I'm so thankful I found this video. It did not come up when I was searching for the proper method. I P.M.'d you about my gifted radio. I've already had to repair one trace. Lucky for me, the trace was lifted with the pad intact. I can now proceed with my restoration. Thank you again Paul.

Great stuff. I've been using this method since I saw this video a few years back. Haven't had it fail yet!

Oh man in the first shot you seem like sitting in a space station or something! Awesome!

Realized what you were going to do, was horrified and worried for the traces, saw how well it worked, transition to awe... NICE technique you've developed there!

Never thought one could twist those caps off without ruining the PC board traces. Very nice job!!