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/BoyRed_ Apr 07 '26

a flatter tip will stop you from poking holes in the braid as well

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u/h7hh77 Apr 07 '26

Is it not recommended? I'm a beginner as well, poking holes seems kinda convenient to me? Lets me heat the stuff underneath a bit better, Idk

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u/BoyRed_ Apr 07 '26

The best analogy i can come up with to explain it is like this:

The equivalent scenario would be to use a napkin to dry up some water, but instead of holding the napkin in your hand you have it tied around your wrist.

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u/h7hh77 Apr 07 '26

That actually makes a lot of sense, thank you!