Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

[ibgm]

Hi- I'm replacing a 6 pin IC on a Panny Plasma. The bottom is also soldered to the board. I have a small heat gun and am wondering what kind of solder to use for the mount of the new IC. I appreciate any and all feedback. I see some low temp stuff in a syringe, not sure if that is what I'm supposed to be using, don't want to damage the new IC.

[jondoe]

Re: Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

Get some solder with a decent lead content and get some flux, the gloopy thick kind, it will help you no end. You might get away with using a fine tipped iron if you're not confident with an airgun.

[diif]

Re: Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

I would remove the IC with hot air. Use an iron and braid to remove the old solder. A tiny bit of leaded solder paste on the pad under the IC and hot air to attach. Then use the iron and leaded solder to solder the legs.

[ibgm]

Re: Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

Thanks for the replies, I have the flux, I see many different specs on the solder paste. Is there one that works better then the other? I can use regular solder on the 6 legs, I'm more concerned with the bottom of the IC to the PC board interface. I don't want to cook the IC by getting it to hot. Again, I appreciate the feedback guys!

[diif]

Re: Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

I just use some cheap stuff from China. Melts at about 180c.

[ibgm]

Re: Newbie Soldering Surface Mount 6 PIN IC

Thanks for the advice!