Caps! -- (Supplies For Beginners) What do you need?

[uniserver]

Ah, yes some important details I forgot to mention.

When I preform the twist off method, I make sure to apply firm downward force as well as twist.

my downward pressure i am sure helps secure the pad reasonably.

Also you should have a NON slip ESD safe surface to work on.

Its hard to work on a Logic board with it slipping all over the formica/glass on your desk.

Sorry for leaving out these details.

 

[sega dude]

You may want to edit the first post, the 15-Watt Soldering Iron with Grounded Tip costs $12.99 now.

 

[uniserver]

well for 13 + tx + shipping..

You might be better off getting this temperature controlled soldering iron for $20.00

http://www.microcenter.com/product/391342/Low-Cost_Soldering_Station



It does work good for lead free, couple things though.

- Make sure your tip is on there good n tight!

- Make sure your tip is tinned and clean.

- Turn the dial all the way up. and give it about 60 full seconds to heat up.

- if you are still having issues with your lead free joint, then melt some 60/40 on it first.

then it will all melt in just fine.

 

[NJRoadfan]

So basically, I'm not wrong when I don't use flux when I recap boards?

Chances are your solder is "rosin core" and has flux in it already. Otherwise the joints you create usually won't stick when they aren't cleaned with flux.

 

[mcdermd]

Yup. I don't know why I would need any additional flux.

 

[uniserver]

i get alot of trashed out boards needing re-caps, - failed re-caps, I use flux alot.

Flux is also great used with solder wick when your trying to scrub off corrosion and trace rot.

i find that if you keep your tip really clean. And if your pads super clean…

and if you are not trying to re-install someones solder blobed up tantalums.

The 60/40 rosin core solder provides a sufficient amount of flux.

 

[mcdermd]

Typically, I do a LOT of cleaning throughout the process with alcohol and swabs, solder wick and silver bearing solder.

 

[uniserver]

Oh yeah i have seen your video… you are very meticulous.