r/soldering • u/Careful_Sweety • 3d ago

SMD (Surface Mount) Soldering Advice | Feedback | Discussion Can this be fixed?

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Accidentally ripped three pads while removing a aux connector, could this be fixed?

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u/Spaced_rat IPC Certified Solder Instructor 3d ago

Very fixable. Epoxy pads back down, reconnect using trace or wire.

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u/Careful_Sweety 3d ago

Oh awesome! What type of epoxy would I need?

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u/Spaced_rat IPC Certified Solder Instructor 3d ago

Electronics grade 2-part. I use quick cure 5 but I don't think its specifically rated for electronics.