Flattening motherboards

[Zigmat]

Yes, it's a question about saving space .

After looking at Ben's Xbox360 laptop (which is fantastic), I'm curious about how he managed to extend the leads on tall components (mainly the capacitors). I tried to do it before, but usually the remaining "stubs" of the component would fall off (probably due to too much heat when tinning or just being weak).

I was wondering if you have any tips on extending leads so I don't have to find the component from a shop or having to sacrifice another console for it.

Thanks .

(Yes, I did search the forum but couldn't find an answer.)

[Klefmung]

You use wires. >_>

[doctorjames]

Ya, just solder wire to each side that needs to be extended and solder the other end in the hole where it was.