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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: klx300r on August 24, 2009, 03:37:37 AM

Title: advice soldering IDE connector on 1200
Post by: klx300r on August 24, 2009, 03:37:37 AM

well I got my old defective through board IDE connector off cleanly on my 1200 but now I need some advice soldering the new connector to the MB as the pins are too bloody tight ..any ideas?

Title: Re: advice soldering IDE connector on 1200
Post by: tone007 on August 24, 2009, 07:47:56 AM

Smaller-tipped iron?

Title: Re: advice soldering IDE connector on 1200
Post by: Daedalus on August 24, 2009, 08:29:01 AM

Yeah, don't even bother trying unless you've a needlepoint tip on your iron. Also, use the thinnest solder you can find, and apart from that there aren't any special techniques or anything - it's pretty simple.

Title: Re: advice soldering IDE connector on 1200
Post by: gizz72 on August 24, 2009, 08:41:28 AM

To handle such delicate things, you need the right tool. It may be expensive but it's better.
Check it. Solder Iron With Blower  (http://www.itirs.com/singapore_files/HY-908%20SMD%20blower%20and%20solder%20station%20ESD.gif)

Title: Re: advice soldering IDE connector on 1200
Post by: delshay on August 24, 2009, 02:29:41 PM

servisol soldamop to clean up the PCB contacts and use solder paste.