Re: K1 backlight - solderwick

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Re: K1 backlight - solderwick

M0XDF
My solderwick is pre-fluxed (try saying that fast!).

On 30/8/07 21:19, "[hidden email]"
<[hidden email]> sent:

> I've found that putting some flux on the solderwick braid helps
> tremendously in drawing out the solder on the pads and in the holes
> without overheating them.
>
> I take a new roll of solderwick, pull out about 2 feet of braid, and
> apply liquid soldering flux to it and let it soak in overnight.  Then
> I roll it back onto the spool, and I'm ready for the next repair.
>
> 73,
> ed - k9ew
> www.k9ew.us
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