Would it be better to apply heat the metal shell or to apply heat the bottom part with the I/O pins ? I would start using a propane gas torch. Heating quickly till I saw the solder flow. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/9/2012 6:04 AM, Azelio Boriani wrote: > Don't be afraid and open up your MV89. I have done this with many MV201 > without problems. > >