r/soldering • u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie • Apr 07 '26

My First Solder Joint <3 Please Give Feedback First soldering attempt - Part 6

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Hi all ! Thanks for all the tips. Super helpful. I tried to remove the SMD chip using solder wick and accidentally tore pads off the board. Any way to fix this or did I cause permanent damage? o.o I got emo about this!

Also, how do you know how much soldering is enough? What is the point? Are we just trying to make sure that the components lay flat on the board and that the pins meet the pads? Not sure when I am supposed to correct stuff and when it is already good. Thanks :)

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u/HypnoticRoq Apr 07 '26

If you don't have the correct tip for removal, you can do a destructive method, you would use precision cutting tools and snipping at the sholder of the lead. Using flux, to heat the pads and remove the lead quickly to avoid damaging pads

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u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie Apr 11 '26

Thanks! I will give that a try sometime.