Re: [PLUG] OT: soldering on the motherboard

[Eric <eric@lucii.org>]

Solder wick is thin copper wires that are braided into a wick-like shape. 
You could use a few thin copper wires twisted together but just heating the plugged holes up and then directing a blast of air (think: whistlin' dixie) is much quicker and cools the work piece down at the same time.

Eric

Art Alexion wrote:

On Saturday 22 November 2008 13:44:50 Eric wrote:
  

If you are removing old parts then use solder wick or a "solder sucker" to
remove the solder from the existing connections just as soon as the solder
melts. Speed counts here - stop heating as soon as the solder melts and is
removed from the heated connection.
    

This is where I am now.  I have the old part out, but 3 of the 5 holes are 
still covered by solder.  What should I use as a solder wick?

  

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