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From: Jeff Liebermann <jeffl@cruzio.com>
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.repair
Subject: Re: soldering micro usb
Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:27:49 -0700
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On Tue, 4 Jun 2024 12:38:20 -0000 (UTC),
vjp2.at@at.BioStrategist.dot.dot.com wrote:

>Linkedin Lynda says slather it with solder then quickly wick off the excess

No.  You will overheat or burn the PCB.  This is how *NOT* to do it:
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5sMcJxKb2c>  (5:57)

Personally, I prefer to use a hot air desoldering stations with an
aluminum foil barrier to protect nearby components.  Lots of flux.  A
solder sucker might tear the traces off the PCB.  Tin all the
connections before soldering.  Use alcohol to clean off the flux.

>But a nomber of electronics academics shudder at the suggestion

Videos on the topic:
<https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=soldering+micro+usb+connector>
I can't tell which one is appropriate for you.  Micro USB connectors
come in very different configurations.

Note:  I destroyed a few connectors and ruined a cell phone before I
learned how to do it properly.  Find some old PCB's and practice.

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