The basic metallurgy of solder. How to make a solder joint. How to repair a circuit board. The vintageTEK museum is a geek’s paradise to tour if visiting the Portland, Oregon area. The museum has ...

Soldering to a PC board can be tricky: Too much heat can make the copper trace lift right off the board substrate. Use a soldering pencil rated at 15-25 watts, no more. (Watch the video; story ...

This FAQ will look at how a PC board loaded with anywhere from just a few to hundreds of components is soldered in one smooth process, and the fascinating technology and systems it takes to do that.

Once you’ve mastered this skill, you’ll find that it unlocks further interest and additional opportunities to explore electronic repairs ranging from simple to complex. How do electrical engineers ...

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that, like many Bosch dishwashers loves to melt the solder off the heater relay and requires repair every 12-18 months. (Bosch dishwasher engineers are completely ...

BGA soldering is very reliable if done using the correct procedure, so we introduce GA Soldering on PCB board, BGA Inspection and BGA Rework. According to different packaging materials, BGA components ...

When everything used wires, it was easy to splice them or replace them. Not so much with PC boards, but everyone has their favorite method for repairing a broken trace. [Mr. SolderFix] has his five ...

What do you do when your motherboard is covered in electrolytic grime, has damaged pads and traces that are falling apart? You call [RetroGameModz] to work their magic with epoxy and solder. While ...

When it comes to electrical bugs in your Corvette's wiring system, the thought of having to follow a wiring diagram or purchase an expensive component is enough to make even the bravest amateur ...