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[HenryCase]

koaftder wrote:
I don't bother wicking sub mm traces as they don't build up significantly, on larger traces, definitely. One needs to be mindful of using the braid on thin traces as if it is allowed to cool it is very easy to accidentally lift traces off the pcb.

Interesting. I intend to be doing some SMT soldering in the next couple of weeks (I'm upgrading the RAM in my chipped Xbox to 128MB), definitely something I'll bear in mind.

This is the method I will be using:
http://warmcat.com/milksop/soldering.html
Seems pretty straightforward (please bear in mind I have done soldering before, I do realise SMT soldering is a little beyond complete beginner level).

[HenryCase]

nBit7 wrote:
@freqmax
this video shows the drag solder method in action:

http://www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/Images/Drag%20Soldering%20107.wmv

Ooh, that's cool. Makes it look so easy. Obviously I'd still check my solder joints afterwards with a magnifying glass.

Thanks nBit7 (and koaftder for your advice before).