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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: dreamcast270mhz on April 09, 2012, 08:17:57 PM

Title: How to avoid tin whiskers?
Post by: dreamcast270mhz on April 09, 2012, 08:17:57 PM

How do you avoid tin whiskers when repairing Amigas? Do I just use a leaded solder or what?

Title: Re: How to avoid tin whiskers?
Post by: JimS on April 09, 2012, 08:57:11 PM

Since the Amiga predates that dumass lead free solder, I'd stick with good ole 60/40 rosin core solder.

Title: Re: How to avoid tin whiskers?
Post by: billt on April 09, 2012, 08:57:16 PM

Quote from: dreamcast270mhz;687785

How do you avoid tin whiskers when repairing Amigas? Do I just use a leaded solder or what?

For classics you probably need to use leaded solder anyway. Don't know if the lead-free stuff is compatible. Before rohs, leaded solder melts at lower temps so other board materials are workable at certain temperatures. Higher temp lead-free solder could burn the thing due to higher temps to melt that. Newer rohs boards etc. Can be worked at the higher temps.

Title: Re: How to avoid tin whiskers?
Post by: Zac67 on April 09, 2012, 09:48:36 PM

Lead is your friend. ;)

btw: Mixing RoHS and leaded solder is no good idea - usually you stick with what you got.