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Microsoldering Repair For Beginners

Microsoldering Beginner’s Guide: It’s Easier Than You Think

Learning microsoldering isn’t as hard as you might think. In this tutorial, we take a look at the tools needed to get started and share some valuable insights from our experience with Jessa Jones’ iPad Rehab: Practical Board Repair School.

Microsoldering is the art of soldering components of the microscopic persuasion. The tools necessary to see the workspace can range from a $30 head mounted magnifier to a $2,000 microscope. The same applies to microsoldering irons; there are cheap and cheerful options all the way up to thousand-plus-dollar professional grade tools.

Understanding Schematics

Schematics are a crucial part of microsoldering. They provide a guide on how components are connected and help you navigate the circuit board. Unfortunately, the chances of finding schematics for most repairs are very slim, but there are other skills you can use to identify faults, such as taking multimeter measurements in diode mode.

Using a Rework Station

A rework station is your best friend when dealing with surface-mount devices (SMDs). It blows a concentrated stream of really hot air, allowing you to manipulate multiple solder points. The amount of heat applied and how fast the heat is applied will be the key to success when using the rework station.

Heat Management

Understanding how heat spreads through the work surface is critical to get the job done. The thermal properties of your work surface require a change in tactics, especially when working on larger boards like ATX mainboards.

At Salvation Repair, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee of all parts and labor. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing the best repair services possible. If you’re interested in learning more about microsoldering or need help with a repair, schedule a repair with us today!

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