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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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Hey guys i'm going to be trying to solder the power button back onto my laptop because it broke off. I've done some soldering before but not a ton on computers. You guys have any tips? Thank
 
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 12:26 AM
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Make sure you don't get the board too hot because you will ruin it.
 
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:37 PM
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Yeah don't touch the tip to the board for too long, only a few seconds to the joint to heat it up. Put a little solder right on the tip (tin the tip) before you start. There's lots of good youtube videos on soldering electronics that might help.
 

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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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thanks for the tips guys i still have to get some more practice in before i attack this.
 
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