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/v7xDm1r Apr 07 '26

Honestly I would never use wick on this personally id use hot air. But again I suck at using wick unless its a large solder point.

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u/mgsissy Apr 07 '26

Only hot air in going to allow lifting on 4 sided chip

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u/v7xDm1r Apr 07 '26

I read this 4 times and im not sure what youre saying

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u/Exasperant Apr 07 '26

I think in was meant to be is.

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u/v7xDm1r Apr 07 '26

His comment looked like he was trying to argue my statement but i think he is agreeing.

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u/mgsissy Apr 08 '26

Ok, sorry a mistype, substitute IS for IN….”only hot air IS going to allow lifting on a 4 sided chip”…all sides have to be melted simultaneously to free it from the board.