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<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Soldering&quot;]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:21:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Practice with soldering iron]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>IT:</p>

<p>Buonasera a tutti, ho seguito un corso base per assemblare pc e riparare smartphone e tablet, volevo qualche consiglio per fare pratica con le saldature, cosa mi suggerite? Esistono schede per fare pratica?</p>

<p>EN:</p>

<p>Good evening everyone, I took a basic course on assembling PCs and repairing smartphones and tablets, I wanted some advice on practicing soldering, what do you suggest? Are there cards for practice?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented febbraio 23, 2024 at 12:23 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:23:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Consiglio microscopio riparazione smartphone]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Salve, mi potete consigliare un microscopio per la riparazione di smartphone che abbia l’attacco per un monitor esterno ? Avevo visto l’amscope SM-4TPX ma non ha l’attacco per il monitor</p>

<p>⟐ Answered luglio 11, 2019 at 8:41 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 08:41:26 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Pasta Saldante, Flussante e stagno?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Ciao a tutti mi sto avvicinando sempre di più al mondo degli smartphone e all'assistenza su di esse... ho gia comprato un paio di strumenti per eseguire le mie prime saldature , dissaldature ecc ecc... vorrei qualche consiglio su quale stagno e pasta saldante o flussante da utilizzare e su quali altri accessori o varie altre cose utilizzare per eseguire questo tipo di saldature (connettori, condensatorini componenti reballing reflow ecc ecc) ... grazie in anticipo =)</p>

<p>⟐ Answered giugno 12, 2018 at 7:39 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:39:06 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Consigli per laboratorio smartphone]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Salve a tutti , sono nuovo nel settore è ho tanta voglia di crescere  , mi piace il mondo degli smartphone e per questo vorrei farmi nella mia stanza un mini laboratorio personalizzato...avrei bisogno di qualche consiglio riguardo qualche stazione saldante, alimentatore da banco, stazione aria calda, accessori vari, tappetini antistatici, in sostanza tutto quello che occorre per realizzare un mini laboratorio...aiutatemi e sbizzarritevi.</p>

<p>⟐ Commented aprile 10, 2018 at 8:41 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:41:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Trying to solder, leaving goo instead of solder]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I've never been great at soldering and I've been trying to improve while fixing some of my devices. Right now I'm trying to fix an issue with my Nintendo DS USB-C modded charging port. The solder has been loose and my DS won't always charge unless the cable is in a certain position. I'm trying to solder one of the points to keep it more secure, but it's not leaving solder there, it's just this gooey flux-like stuff. I'm using flux to make sure it sticks, I'm not sure if I'm using too much. I'm using a Weller soldering iron with 60/40 rosin core solder, and rosin flux paste. I've attached pictures of what the soldering job looks like. Any help is appreciated.</p>

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<p>⟐ Answer edited settembre 23, 2025 at 14:47 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Warm/cool white dual LED strip parallel wiring advice]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi Guys,</p>

<p>I have bought  a double row LED strip featuring one row of cool white and one warm white LEDs. I am intending to build a grow case for my carnivorous plants.</p>

<p>The case has 4 shelves and each shelf has 4 strips of a dual row (warm &amp;  cool white) rigid LED strip. Each strip  uses 8W meaning each shelf will use 32W. Times 4 the whole cabinet will draw  128W</p>

<p>I have bought the following transformer:</p>

<p><strong>Aluminum Shell 12V 300W Rain Proof Transformer Outdoor LED Power Supply Driver</strong></p>

<p>I am wondering if I should wire the strips in parallel or in series.  Each strip has two negatives and one positive. I was intending to wire each shelf in series then combine all the the cables into one which will be wired into the transformer. Would this work?? I have tried to find videos on wiring this type of strip, but I cannot find anything at all. Any video I could find is on flexible strips with one positive and one negative connection. Also what thickness of wire should I use? Any help is massively appreciated!</p>

<p>Nadja</p>

<p>Photos attached!</p>

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<p>⟐ Answered agosto 21, 2025 at 1:10 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:10:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Resources on how to solder]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello, I'm just trying to find some resources on how to solder. I just got hired at a tech repair facility and they want me to learn how to solder. Any tips or courses I can take to learn?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer edited luglio 11, 2025 at 17:12 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:12:11 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: wire not melting with gun fully hot...What could be reason?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>wire not melting with gun fully hot...What could be reason?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented dicembre 09, 2024 at 9:26 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:26:41 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Anyone recommend magnified glasses for soldering?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I've been looking for a pair of magnified glasses for solder work, such as on iPods.</p>

<p>I ordered a pair with loupes, a few months off Amazon, they didn't have an adjustable focal length, and 2&quot; of space between my nose and a hot iron ain't gonna fly. ;)</p>

<p>I was looking at something like this on Amazon  : Eschenbach MXDT-16245-01</p>

<p>It would be nice to find a pair, at a reasonable price, with 10x+ magnification and a minimum focal distance of say 2'.</p>

<p>Any suggestions or recommendations?</p>

<p>⟐ Commented novembre 17, 2024 at 11:36 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:36:40 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Question about best soldering iron.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I've recently gotten into soldering, but don't really have much in bank right now to spend on a decent iron.</p>

<p>My two options that i've looked into are as follows:</p>

<p>PINECIL V2: I am leaning towards this due to it's relatively cheap price, good interface, and good performance (its 60 CAD where I am)</p>

<p>Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station: This one im not entirely leaning towards as it's too expensive for me and lacks portability. It would be nice to have, but I'm not sure if its a valid choice.</p>

<p>I'd preferr to have something relatively mid-high end for under $200, any suggestions? Which one out of the two should I go with?</p>

<p>⟐ Answered ottobre 04, 2024 at 1:02 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Is there a program that lets me look into a device's electrical diagra]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I'm looking for a free application that lets me look into the schematic diagram of different phones or computers for learning purposes.</p>

<p>If there is any that offers them I would be glad.</p>

<p>⟐ Answered gennaio 22, 2024 at 6:39 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:39:27 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: iFixit Portable Anti-static Mat (iFixit's own product)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>In reference to iFixit’s own Portable Anti-static Mat which can be purchased directly through iFixit store…..</p>

<p>Is this mat heat resistant as I will need to be soldering and reflowing components.</p>

<p>……..Alternatively.. the special phone repair mats (NOT iFixit branded(see picture attached)) that are supplied with the sections for placing components (these are identified as ESD but not supplied with a grounding socket…. Are these ESD safe or falsely advertised.</p>

<p>Many thanks</p>

<p>Paul</p>

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<p>⟐ Commented ottobre 11, 2023 at 7:59 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:59:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: I'm looking to repair the wobbly micro-usb port on my Fii0 E10k DAC]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I'd like a longer title but it doesn't appear to be allowed.</p>

<p>So i'm looking to repair my USB DAC because it does not receive power unless the USB port is pushed in a certain direction. So I'm thinking that the solder points have broken.</p>

<p>I have taken it apart, however looking at the back and wobbling the connection I don't see any movement, so I *think* that the solder between the port and the connection point is whats broken, but due to other things on the PCB I can't get a good look (and it doesn't wobble much, theres 2 connections holding it in place so the other must still be good, probably wobbles maybe 0.5mm either way, but apparently thats enough to cause a disconnect from the pins). It could also be a pad, i'm not 100% sure.</p>

<p>So keeping in mind that I'm a complete begginer, and my limited supplies (I haven't ever soldered anything before, I only have a soldering station and some solder, no flux or any other equipment) what should I try? Should I just stick a soldering iron on the presumably broken joint and get it to hopefully re-solidify in the right way for it to fix my USB port and maintain contact with the pins? I have a small budget for this, $50 AUD if I need to get more supplies, any more then that and i'd rather just get a new DAC as it was just a bit over 100 AUD.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted ottobre 02, 2023 at 2:17 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: I am a beginner ... Suggestions?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am going to be starting to solder, and my goal is to become good at microsoldering on iphone, ipads, and other devices that require battery replacements, soldering pads, FCP connectors</p>

<p>What does everyone recommend for starting wise such as a microscope, hot station, soldering methods, etc?</p>

<p>I really am excited to get started ! Please help</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted ottobre 01, 2023 at 21:59 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: removing LED from circuit]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>have any idea about easily removing LED from ciruit board, because its too risky to remove like IC leg prints...</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted ottobre 01, 2023 at 21:59 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Micro soldering start up]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey all I am hoping there is someone out there who may be able to help me.</p>

<p>Recently I have been doing some research into micro soldering and would like to give it ago.</p>

<p>What equipment should i look at getting and what do I need to take into account.</p>

<p>Any advice would be great .</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted ottobre 01, 2023 at 21:59 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Choosing Ultrasonic cleaner, Krest vs Chineese]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Im trying to pick an ultrasonic cleaner, but i cant find any info on performance difference of Crest vs cheap chineese models.</p>

<p>How different are they when it comes to performance?</p>

<p>Ive seen some good reviews on this model:</p>

<p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Derui-Stainless-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-DR-DS13-Jewelry-Watch-1-3L-W-Degas-Sweep/322524794179" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" title="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Derui-Stainless-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-DR-DS13-Jewelry-Watch-1-3L-W-Degas-Sweep/322524794179">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Derui-Stainless...</a></p>

<p>How do crest products perform better considering almost 10x price difference?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted ottobre 01, 2023 at 21:59 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: beginner tips on soldering please?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>I have started soldering today and needing help on this because this is very new to me. I am trying to learn new skills</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted settembre 30, 2023 at 22:02 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Is hakko FM 2027 good enough for micro soldering?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Or should i buy fm 2032? The thing is FM-2027 has a much larger tip range, and it also has 0.2mm tips.  FM-2032 is smaller in your hand, but is it such a large inconvenience?</p>

<p>My supplier currently has a very good price for a set of FM-203 with 2027 soldering iron and  micro tweezers, thinking of buying it.</p>

<p>What do you guys think?</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted settembre 30, 2023 at 22:02 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soldering: Smart Watch back panel]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>does any one know how to attach the back cover of a fossil explorist gen 3. the back panel came off, and 2 wires are visible. ive got no cl</p>

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<p>ue where to re solder them to.</p>

<p>⟐ Answer accepted settembre 30, 2023 at 22:02 GMT-7</p>]]></description>
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