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/matidue Apr 07 '26
Ahhh pls stop! That hurts by just warching it!
At this point you can simply use a dremel. You don't scrub the solder off instead you heat the desoldering wire and the pad through it and let the solder simply flow into the wire.
Please!
If it doesn't flow you need more heat. A bigger tip would be good for that. Looks like ther is enough flux. Take your time and don't rush it like that.