Okay, so I was removing a switch from my keyboard, and the pad came with the solder. Is there any way to repair it?
Yeah, this just happened to me to. Do you have a picture to show any of these? Sorry, I'm kind of mod-disabled right now :p
Okay, so I was removing a switch from my keyboard, and the pad came with the solder. Is there any way to repair it?
You have two fairly easy choices depending on a couple things.
If it is a single sided PCB just scratch some of the solder mask off on the trace connecting to the pad and lay a clipped diode leg or something along that lines and solder that in to connect the pin on the switch to the trace. Or you can solder a wire from that pin to the next solder pad on the trace. I have done both and can confirm both work.
The third I have not done personally but have heard of it working. If it is a double sided PCB and there is not actual trace to follow on the top, just heat the pin and start shoving solder in the hole. If you get enough in the hole it can flow to the other side and make the connection.
edit: not sure if there is anything on the top; this is a plate mounted, and I just needed to replace one switch, so I'd rather not remove them all...
#3 can be somewhat difficult, though it's easy when it sometimes "just works". You risk damaging the part and the PCB with heat if you do too much. I recommend #2 as pretty easy even for a beginner and very workable.
#2 being the "just use a bit of wire and solder to a nearby joint. Post a picture of the area and I can follow the trace and tell which one (most likely).
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edit: not sure if there is anything on the top; this is a plate mounted, and I just needed to replace one switch, so I'd rather not remove them all...
is this a QFR or something? if it's a single sided PCB it's not too hard to trace it out. double sided plate mount PCB can be tricky with traces on the top.
#3 can be somewhat difficult, though it's easy when it sometimes "just works". You risk damaging the part and the PCB with heat if you do too much. I recommend #2 as pretty easy even for a beginner and very workable.
#2 being the "just use a bit of wire and solder to a nearby joint. Post a picture of the area and I can follow the trace and tell which one (most likely).
edit:
edit: not sure if there is anything on the top; this is a plate mounted, and I just needed to replace one switch, so I'd rather not remove them all...
is this a QFR or something? if it's a single sided PCB it's not too hard to trace it out. double sided plate mount PCB can be tricky with traces on the top.
GON a87. I am almost positive it is double sided. Here's what happened, I did method 3, it worked when I tested, then it didn't work when I reassembled -.-
I think it's taunting me
The third I have not done personally but have heard of it working. If it is a double sided PCB and there is not actual trace to follow on the top, just heat the pin and start shoving solder in the hole. If you get enough in the hole it can flow to the other side and make the connection.
YOu will find that #2 is actually easier and more reliable.
I've gotten this to work with a Poker 2.
Which method did you use?
This worked for me too. I messed up my MJ2 when desoldering it and I just filled the hole as much as I could and it worked luckily, no problems and going strong for months.Which method did you use?
I used the third, shoving solder down and melting it.
This worked for me too. I messed up my MJ2 when desoldering it and I just filled the hole as much as I could and it worked luckily, no problems and going strong for months.Which method did you use?
I used the third, shoving solder down and melting it.
Nice to see you got it working :thumb:
If it doesn't work, just do the 2nd method. I'm worried you might screw up your PCB if you try it again.I don't know how many times I need to ask for pictures of thid
If it doesn't work, just do the 2nd method. I'm worried you might screw up your PCB if you try it again.I don't know how many times I need to ask for pictures of thid
This worked for me too. I messed up my MJ2 when desoldering it and I just filled the hole as much as I could and it worked luckily, no problems and going strong for months.Which method did you use?
I used the third, shoving solder down and melting it.
Nice to see you got it working :thumb:
It's not like there was solder just flowing everywhere, I took the solder, pushed it all the way down into the hole and then heated it up. Didn't take any longer than it normally would and it fixed the problem :PThis worked for me too. I messed up my MJ2 when desoldering it and I just filled the hole as much as I could and it worked luckily, no problems and going strong for months.Which method did you use?
I used the third, shoving solder down and melting it.
Nice to see you got it working :thumb:
The more I read about this the more I understand that I am by no means the most incompetent modder on Geekhack. Massive overapplication of solder is never a good idea because
1) you heat the pad longer than you should
2) too much solder runs the risk of bridging contacts and causing shorts
In any case it's moot now. Good that you restored your kb to working condition!
#3 can be somewhat difficult, though it's easy when it sometimes "just works". You risk damaging the part and the PCB with heat if you do too much. I recommend #2 as pretty easy even for a beginner and very workable.
#2 being the "just use a bit of wire and solder to a nearby joint. Post a picture of the area and I can follow the trace and tell which one (most likely).
edit:
edit: not sure if there is anything on the top; this is a plate mounted, and I just needed to replace one switch, so I'd rather not remove them all...
is this a QFR or something? if it's a single sided PCB it's not too hard to trace it out. double sided plate mount PCB can be tricky with traces on the top.
GON a87. I am almost positive it is double sided. Here's what happened, I did method 3, it worked when I tested, then it didn't work when I reassembled -.-
I think it's taunting me
Good to hear! As I said, when it works, it "just works".Which method did you use?
I used the third, shoving solder down and melting it.
I told you. You need to give yourself more credit.
The more I read about this the more I understand that I am by no means the most incompetent modder on Geekhack.
I have an a.87 right here. It's not yet soldered so I can tell you where to put the new/replacement wire.
I have an a.87 right here. It's not yet soldered so I can tell you where to put the new/replacement wire.
That'd be great. It's the C key, if I haven't already mentioned. Thanks