I was just putting some solder onto the tiny pad and got some solder onto the pad next to it.....the other little blank one.....I dont have a solder sucked or the solder string for removal.....does it affect anything or am I ok?If not how can i fix it?
ANSWERED r3b15 bridged with other pad next to it
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Martin C
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You need flux, desoldering braid and a good iron.
These are basic tools for soldering SMT. If you don't have these, you shouldn't even be attempting an install.
These are basic tools for soldering SMT. If you don't have these, you shouldn't even be attempting an install.
With the mainboard being a multi-layer PCB could I suggest just playing it safe by removing it - I imagine you must have a spare piece of copper wire you could use in the absence of desoldering braid? A desoldering pump is inadvisable anyway as you risk sucking the resistor into it.
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Also seconding what Martin C just said!
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Also seconding what Martin C just said!
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Another trick to get you out of a pinch is to remove all access solder from your tip, dip it in flux and then quickly swipe the area with the iron. Most of the time this will remove the access solder as long as there's not a lot of it.
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I have flux and I just got a new iron.I have been practicing for the past couple of days to make sure I could do it.I will just go to radio shack and buy the de-soldering braid. That little thing is a B**** to get right.....putting the right amount of flux without it going onto everything.I have to use a q-tip to apply.Any tips besides the obvious?
Martin C
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Flux is not conductive. You can use IPA to clean up afterwards, but it won't affect anything else.
Not actually sure what size it is.Tried to find the smallest on short notice.Looked for Rosin core solder for easier installs.I think this is it...http://www.walmart.com/ip/Rosin-Cord-Solder-Tube/16539505
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Ive soldered all the points on the top of the board and the wires to the Coolrunner and has come out next to perfect(besides the r3b15 point..
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Ive soldered all the points on the top of the board and the wires to the Coolrunner and has come out next to perfect(besides the r3b15 point..
Martin C
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You should be able to use common sense to tell if the solder is TO big. The r3b15 is by far the hardest point I think and easy to screw up.
Just have a look while your at radio shack and compare sizes to what you have. I only recommend using that size but the choice is ultimately yours.
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Just have a look while your at radio shack and compare sizes to what you have. I only recommend using that size but the choice is ultimately yours.
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I use .032 and its really easy to create a big mess. Still looking for somewhere to get .01 in the US.
Finished soldering and everything was 100% until I had to boot it the first time to xell. Now there is no green lights confirming its trying to glitch. Created another thread about it. About to kick a sack full of baby kittens.
@asiangrafx im definately not a mod but to me it looks like your just fulla bs as all these post im lookin that ur replying to are allready answered tryn to get that vip huh:rolleyes2:
its really annoying actualy im looking through the forums to see if i can help any one or learn somthin new an hes answering every post with an answer thats been givin if people can get to vip like that its gonna ruin that section too:facepalm: