4.)
Be sure to adequately cover both the component lead and the connection point with melted solder.
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Remove the soldering iron from your work and allow the solder joint to cool. The solder joint
should be shiny and smooth after solidifying.
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Cut
off any excess wire or component leads with cutting pliers.
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Clean the soldering iron’s tip by wiping it across the wet sponge again after making the solder
joint.
De-Soldering Tips:
Follow these tips to eff ectively remove solder. Take your time with each connection and make sure that
all components are disconnected without damage.
1.)
Heat up the old solder joint with the soldering iron.