Pin Header PITA!!!

bigO73

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Sep 23, 2010
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Tampa Bay, Florida
Ok guys I need some serious guidance here. I just bought my nand x and I'm trying to get set up for the RGH. Problem is that I want to install the pin headers to read the nand and they have been a major pita for me! I have flux, desoldering braid and 3 different soldering irons 15w and 2 30w. I know, I know just cut the connector and do direct wire method, but to be honest I like the look of the pin header connection and I'm kind of anal about neatness. My question is are there any other better ways to do this? I've read somewhere on here about drilling but not sure if its wise. I do have like 6 boxes to work on so this is more of a challenge for me than anything because I dont like to be licked.;) Anything links or pics of your own professional expertise would be greatly appreciated. This has just been tedious as hell and I feel like it shouldnt be. Hhheeeelllpp!
 

deftonesmw

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Nov 4, 2011
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They can be a pain. I use a Weller WESD51 and just crank it when i'm desoldering the factory solder on the headers. Like Quick said, i put the iron on one side and a DC-100 desoldering pump on the other....as soon as the solder melts, hit the button. The lead free solder from the factory is a bitch. It melts around 220C where as lead solder is considerably lower. Sometimes i get a joint that won't melt so i use a small torch and very quickly get the solder flowing, but i'd practice first cuz lots of little parts will just fall off the board if you're not carefull.