About Resistor Removal

[Drifter]

Sometimes "they" say to unsolder this, cut that etc. In general I'm wondering if it makes any difference if "they" say to remove a resistor, to just cut one side, unsolder one side, etc. It seems if you just cut it, it would be the same as removing it. But I'm certainly no expert. And just in case your wondering, yes I hate soldiering irons!

[BigBopper]

You can cut it,,,I leave enough that if I want to, I can resolder it,,,,very few unsolder it

[Mr RadioActive]

snip

[HI-TECH]

yeah i dont tinsnip cut anything. when it calls for cutting i just remove it off the board so if i want to i can put it back if i wanna git rid of the radio.

[Phaze91460]

Im with HIGH-TECH. I hate to cut anything. I just unsolder the item and store it.

[BigBopper]

I just cut one side and lift it,,,,then If I need it, I just push it back down and solder it

[Mr. 9k9]

Snip Snip .... no big deal.... unless you are really good with solder.....