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Offline dreamingftw

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Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
« on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 11:47:05 »
Would anyone know how to open one? I'm trying to make ghetto reds but having trouble opening the case. And does anyone know if I would need to desolder and resolder the switches again or would I just be able to pop them off? Thanks in advance.

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« Reply #1 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 17:21:19 »
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #2 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:06:44 »
You have to desolder them to swap the springs.
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Offline dreamingftw

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« Reply #3 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:35:50 »
I tried to desolder them but for some reason, the solder wouldn't melt... I need a Solder 101 tutorial...

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« Reply #4 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:36:39 »
Quote from: dreamingftw;362026
I tried to desolder them but for some reason, the solder wouldn't melt... I need a Solder 101 tutorial...

what temp were you at?
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Offline himynameisbunny

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« Reply #6 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:39:34 »
The Noppoo is PCB mounted though? You shouldn't need to desolder anything.
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Offline RiGS

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« Reply #7 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:51:28 »
Nope, it is plate mounted.
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Offline dreamingftw

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« Reply #8 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:54:11 »
Yeah its plate mounted... I'm not sure what temp, but its a 220w iron. Is flux needed to help transfer heat. It doesn't seem like the solder is getting hot enough.

Offline himynameisbunny

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« Reply #9 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 19:00:07 »
No wonder my Noppoo felt so solid. I always thought it was PCB mounted.
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« Reply #10 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 21:52:32 »
No, flux is for etching crud off whatever you're trying to solder together.  If you want better heat transfer get a dab of fresh solder on the tip.  The solder on new(er) PCBs is lead free and has a higher melting point and also lower heat conduction.
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« Reply #11 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 21:57:03 »
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Offline dreamingftw

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« Reply #12 on: Thu, 16 June 2011, 23:49:20 »
What kind of soldering iron would I need then? I will probably buy one that gets a higher temp. And what would be a good solder to look for to resolder the switches? Thanks

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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 17 June 2011, 08:29:09 »
Do you seriously have a 200w soldering iron?  That is shockingly over powered.  My 60w adjustable Weller has no issue with lead free solder even when it's not at max power.  If you want more advice about solders and irons check out sparkfun you can also get a lot out of the comments on the different soldering iron and lead items they sell.
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