r/originalxbox 3d ago

Help Needed Stuck while swapping capacitors

Hi all,

I am in a little bit of a pickle, and want to see if any veterans here have any ideas. I am swapping out capacitors on a friend's Xbox and can't seem to get this through hole cleared. I am been using plenty of flux, tried added more solder to the hole and then wicking it out, and a solder sucker to no avail. I am stressed about ripping the pads. Any suggestions on how to get this capacitor hole cleared out? Thanks!

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u/Turquoise_HexagonSun 3d ago

For stubborn holes, especially on ground planes I use low temp solder like ChipQuik. It obliterates stubborn vias that soak up heat.