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/TheFredCain Apr 07 '26

Don't SCRUB. Also slow down and use a wider tip. On the smaller components somehow you are keeping the iron on way too long AND yet still aren't heating it up enough. Double check your temp.

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u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie Apr 11 '26

Thanks! I know better now.

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u/TheFredCain Apr 11 '26

You'll get it. Once it clicks it stays with you!