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Offline AmmoJammo

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Re: ACA 500 not booting
« on: January 12, 2014, 05:51:03 AM »
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I did notice that some of the solder points that hold the edge connector  on are less than perfect.  I think they are making contact though.[

Got a pic? doesn't sound very good.
 

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Re: ACA 500 not booting
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2014, 06:43:54 AM »
Oh, its through hole that just hasn't wicked through... That isn't so bad ;)
 

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Re: ACA 500 not booting
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2014, 09:53:37 AM »
If it hasn't wicked through, its probably because there's a ground plane on the top layer, or even on an internal layer.

So most times, simply reheating it, and even adding more flux to the top side won't help, unless you're using a hotter/higher wattage iron, or applying the heat for longer.

Its not impossible that the through hole plating is missing... but have a closer look at the top side to see if all the pins that didn't wet through are on the ground plane ;)
 

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Re: ACA 500 not booting
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2014, 10:09:18 AM »
pics? lol