[SOLVED] Removing an inductor

[TM1172]

Has anyone attempted to remove a damaged 1R0 inductor from a GPU before, and if so, what method did you use? Was it successful? I’m going to be attempting it, and want to know if there’s a best practice.

some disclaimers:

• this will be on a GPU that I got for super cheap second-hand, mostly for the challenge of trying to resurrect it.
• the previous owner already attempted an RMA, which was denied due to physical damage to the card. Sending the card back to the manufacturer is a non starter.
• the non-functionality of the card can’t be definitively attributed to the inductor, but it is obviously damaged - large cracks across it.
• this is just for the fun of it

Thanks!

 

[kanewolf]

Surface mount rework is often done with a hot air desoldering station. Something like this -- https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Display-Soldering-Electric-Equipment/dp/B00GWC0MR6

 

[TM1172]

Surface mount rework is often done with a hot air desoldering station. Something like this -- https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Display-Soldering-Electric-Equipment/dp/B00GWC0MR6

Thanks!