Desoldering issues

Trv · Post by **Trv** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 2:58 pm

Im working on my portable nes and im having lots of problems desoldering the video box and expansion port. Does anyone have any tips. I have ben's book and his arnt working too well. Thanks.

G-force · Post by **G-force** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 3:08 pm

Sounds like you need to put some flux on the solder points to help it melt. If that dosnt' work mayve it's time to try a hotter iron.

Trv · Post by **Trv** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 7:28 pm

OK i got it. I had to desolder everything i could. Then use the dremel to cut the metal tabs even with the board. Finally use a soldering iron to loosen the connections up while i pry them apart. This was way to much work to desolder something...