[video] PCB repair on the cheap

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Had to fix my Xmen PCB this week with nothing more than a logic probe and a TTL Databook.



I also explain how I go about removing/replacing chips with only a cheap soldering iron and a soldaput. Still my preferred method.
 
Had to fix my Xmen PCB this week with nothing more than a logic probe and a TTL Databook.



I also explain how I go about removing/replacing chips with only a cheap soldering iron and a soldaput. Still my preferred method.

Awesome video!

One thing I would disagree with is the removal of the chips by destroying them. If you're 100% sure it's bad, then I say go ahead, but if you're doing it just to see if it fixes the problem, it's probably a good idea to try and save them in some cases.

While that part is pennies, a lot of parts are starting to get more and more expensive. Take the LM305 as an example. Those went from $4 each to $8 each recently from Bob. Luckily he still has substitutes for $4 each. Everywhere else you look, they are even more expensive.

Keep the videos coming, they are great!
 
great video, thanks for sharing. Also, grats on the new website, and thank you for the coinups! ;)
 
I love your videos on board repairs. Keep them coming, for sure.

All you other guys who do board repair should think about it also... would be nice to see a wide variety of stuff
 
Awesome video!

One thing I would disagree with is the removal of the chips by destroying them. If you're 100% sure it's bad, then I say go ahead, but if you're doing it just to see if it fixes the problem, it's probably a good idea to try and save them in some cases.

Yeah I was talking about TTL and in those cases, I always know they're bad before I cut them off.

But good point...
 
Also, grats on the new website,

Thanks... still working on some of the font colors and placement but thankfully I can just create a whole new theme for Drupal and slap it up. All of my content stays intact.
 
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