Hi all,
I'm currently working on swapping the MX reds on my Poker 2 to be MX whites, and running into some delays with the switch/LED desoldering. I've built a few boards so far and didn't run into issues with the soldering, but the desoldering both the switch joints and the LEDs are driving me nuts
My current setup is a Hakko (
https://www.hakko.com/english/products/hakko_fx888d.html), and I'm using a small desoldering pump like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Desoldering-Vacuum-Solder-Sucker-Removal/dp/B003FHYL7I. For tips, I have a really fine sharp tip, and a more rounded tip (still pretty small). I was setting the iron to about 750 degrees F.
For the switches, I'm struggling with pressing the tabs that mount the switch to the plate and also hold the iron to the joints (incase there is any solder left). Any protips?
As for the LEDs, I'm have a
really hard time getting the desoldering pump to actually pull all of the solder up. I know there are expensive desoldering tools that make this a lot easier, but if anyone has any quick wins, that would be awesome!