Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 11:57 pm Post subject: Soldering iron question
Im about to install a X3 CE chip into my V1.0 xbox and all i have is a penceil tip 25W soldering iron. Is 25W too much for an xbox? _________________
Burner6999 Xbox-Hq Genius
Joined: Aug 15, 2006 Posts: 1426 Location: Colorado
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 2:05 am Post subject:
It should be just fine I use a 25W as well and I have installed plenty of X3s with it. Just make sure it is real hot before you start and dont hold it on the board to long and you should be fine.
dartht33bagger Moderator
Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 5408 Location: Oregon, USA
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 6:36 am Post subject:
Well my dad did find a 15W in his shed after all lol
Anyways any tips on only get solder on the little ports. I have desoldering braid, flux cleaner and a 15W soldering iron. _________________
j8994 Moderator
Joined: Feb 05, 2006 Posts: 1853 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject:
i dont recommned a 15w, as you will have to hold a little longer, which can be bad, use anything from a 25w to a 30w. thats what i do.
pezzar V.I.P. Lifetime Xbox Version: V1.6 Modded: Xenium Gold OS v2.3.1
Joined: May 12, 2005 Posts: 976 Location: Seaside, England
Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:
yes 25w should be fine but dont hold the iron too long or you'll melt the vias. have a search around there are countless soldering tuts to be found. xbox scene has a few also
j8994 Moderator
Joined: Feb 05, 2006 Posts: 1853 Location: Tennessee, USA
Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 6:52 pm Post subject:
also there is a few here i wrote, and published by hellblazer55.
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