Hey guys,
I just started soldering and this forum has been a godsend for information!
One thing I couldn't really find though, was how to tell if you've caused heat damage to the board you are working on. I've got a terrible soldering iron (I'm in the process of finding a replacement) and I'm afraid I may have spent too long desoldering some capacitors and therefore caused damage to the board.
Is there a way to tell based on visuals alone? I noticed that the flux was turning slightly brown which is what made me worry. It's also possible that the board I am working on has lead free solder on it, making it very difficult to remove.
Thanks for your help!
-Tom
I just started soldering and this forum has been a godsend for information!
One thing I couldn't really find though, was how to tell if you've caused heat damage to the board you are working on. I've got a terrible soldering iron (I'm in the process of finding a replacement) and I'm afraid I may have spent too long desoldering some capacitors and therefore caused damage to the board.
Is there a way to tell based on visuals alone? I noticed that the flux was turning slightly brown which is what made me worry. It's also possible that the board I am working on has lead free solder on it, making it very difficult to remove.
Thanks for your help!
-Tom
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