Repairing damaged or lifted pads on a circuit board
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When replacing components on a circuit board, sometimes you may accidentally remove or damage the pads used to hold that component in place. Here are a few helpful tips for providing strong, long-lasting repairs for damaged or missing pads. #soldering #electronics #tutorial T-SHIRTS Do you like my wacky t-shirts? I buy all of them from Qwertee. Use the discount code: BranchusCreations to get £1/€1/$1 off your order. Check out the range here: https://bit.ly/3OrJZkT If you enjoy the content and would like to support the channel, please consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/branchuscreations Of if would like to make a small donation, you can do so here: https://www.paypal.me/branchus *Tools/Products used (paid links):* SOLDERING IRON Hakko FX951: https://amzn.to/31QvCMW SOLDERING IRON TIPS: Bevelled edge soldering iron tip (T12-BC2): https://amzn.to/45NSrBK Small bevelled soldering iron tip (T12-C1): https://amzn.to/3YVH5K0 Bent conical soldering iron tip (T12-JL02): https://amzn.to/3sx8lSU Chiselled soldering iron tip (T12-KU): https://amzn.to/44tAo2A HOT AIR STATION: Quick 861DW: https://amzn.to/2ZjYzPH SOLDER: Kester 63/37 0.5mm diameter: https://amzn.to/3uviEIg FLUX: StirriASM: https://amzn.to/43nT05e SOLDER WICK: Goot Wick 2mm: https://amzn.to/3YWlRvw TWEEZERS: Hakko CHP 3-SA: https://amzn.to/2NqkhPz DT71 DIGITAL MULTIMETER TWEEZERS: https://amzn.to/41VcvSb OTHER: Vevor 30L Ultrasonic Cleaner (5% off on all Vevor sites code: VVMH5%OFF): AU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7q7 US site: https://s.vevor.com/bfP7uN EU site: https://s.vevor.com/bfQaMb ----------------------------------------------------- Component suction tool (vacuum pen): https://amzn.to/44xyPkm Microscope: https://amzn.to/2HnSI5H Microscope camera: https://amzn.to/2TdSYsZ Budget alternative microscope: https://amzn.to/2PmRagt Budget alternative soldering station (uses T12 tips): https://amzn.to/2SeUpHg Budget alternative hot air rework: https://amzn.to/3fN1ZU7 Helping hands (third hand): https://amzn.to/31JUhVL Ultrasonic cleaning fluid: https://amzn.to/2YusoQQ Fume extractor: https://amzn.to/2HuG0oU UV Solder mask: https://amzn.to/2ZnK1yu Swann Morton curved scalpel blades: https://amzn.to/2oN7qNn No. 3 Scalpel Handle: https://amzn.to/2ngcx85 Kapton heat resistant tape: https://amzn.to/2xBnTso 28 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thick): https://amzn.to/32cRsLf 34 AWG enamelled magnet wire (med): https://amzn.to/35Bx20D 40 AWG enamelled magnet wire (thin): https://amzn.to/2J2Aisf
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