Thread: Jaguar repair?
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Re: Jaguar repair?

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Originally Posted by kamocat View Post
It takes some experience. Luminary Micro uses ROHS solder, which does not re-flow well. I had to mix it with lead-based solder to even take it off.
Adding a bit of flux (I use water based, but any flux should work) helps with reflow quite a bit. I don't do any SMT work without plenty of flux, and I typically use ROHS solder. It's a good idea to clean the flux off when you are done (I've used isopropyl alcohol, and a hair-dryer to dry it afterwords to great effect)