Category: Soldering

How to Use Solder Wick to Remove Solder from a PCB
Step 1: Extend the solder wick out of the reel and ensure there’s no solder already on the end. If there is…

How to Remove Solder without Pump – Alterative Solutions
Sometimes after removing a componant a lot of excess solder can be left remaing on the PCB. The problem is not all…

How to Repair Ripped off Pad on PCB Board
A solder pad is the part of a printed circuit board — or PCB — that supports the pins of components like…

How to use Solder Paste with a Soldering Iron
older paste is the bond that holds modern consumer electronics together. It secures surface mount electronic components to circuit boards, all while providing electrical and thermal connections. If you are a fan of soldering, then you probably know that by using solder paste, you stamp out the use of a solder wire entirely. This is because the paste contains solders in the flux itself, taking the form of countless microscopic spheres.

What’s the Best Flux for SMD Soldering ?
Each soldering process and job requires the use of a certain flux paste. But it is extremely important to invest in the…

How to use a Soldering Iron for Wires
DANIU Professional 110V/220V 60W Adjustable Temperature Welding Solder Soldering Iron Tool Kit When soldering wires together a systematic process makes it a…
How to Remove a SMD Chip with Hot Air
When new to using the hot air method for component removal its a Very good idea to practice on old salvaged PCBS…

How to Remove Surface Mount Capacitors
Safely removing SMD capacitors can be a little bit tricky. Keeping the pads on the PCB is the most important thing to…

How to Solder Surface Mount Capacitors to a PCB

How to Remove Stubborn Solder from Circuit Board Holes
How to Remove Solder from a Circuit Board Hole Frequently after removing a component from a PCB you will find that some…