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Date Posted: 22:39:30 11/26/01 Mon
Author: Adam
Subject: Re: These horrible little toaster boxes are stealing my sanity!!! (SOLDERING?)
In reply to: Adam 's message, "Re: These horrible little toaster boxes are stealing my sanity!!! (NEED HELP IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS)" on 20:16:22 11/24/01 Sat

OK, I gave the analog boad a quick once over, and there seems to be some solder joints in need of repair.

Is there any particular type of solder I should use? I'm currently using a pretty standard 5 Core (362) 60 Tin/40 Lead solder, but was wondering if it is up to the task.
Is it even worth while replacing the factory solder or would I be better off just reheating it?

At the moment, I'm planning to completely replace the solder on visibly bad joints (removing the existing solder with a solder-sucker, adding some flux ("Rosin soldering paste flux" curtesy of Tandy/Radio Shack) and then adding my own solder. I'll probably give all the rest of the joints the reheat treatment.
Is this a good idea?

Hopefully I'll know if this works by the weekend.

Cheers,
Adam.

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