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Shoutout to the guy who suggested a 60/40 leaded solder for that finicky 1990s game console board
I was stuck between using my usual lead-free stuff or hunting down the old school mix, and after a quick trip to the hardware store for a $12 roll, the joints flowed perfectly on the first try, so what's your go-to solder for vintage gear repairs?
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allen.aaron23d ago
You spent $12 on a roll of solder?
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kellys7823d ago
That $12 roll is a bargain compared to the time it saves. I keep a roll of 63/37 on hand just for old circuit boards. The lower melting point means less chance of lifting a trace on a fragile 30 year old motherboard. Lead free solder just doesn't behave the same on that old plating.
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josepha3222d ago
Check the date codes on your boards before you start. Some early 90s stuff has terrible plating that just falls apart. A good flux pen helps more than anything.
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