replacing mainboard caps

Posts: 53
roland
Joined: 27 Jun 2015
#1
I recently replaced all the larger sized capacitors on a Supermicro double slot-1 mainboard as they were bursting and swelling up. I can't get a decent-looking solder joint on one or more places, the print seems to be too far inside the platter. I did them all first with lead-free multicore, didn't work, so then sucked it all off and did them all again with 60% leaded multicore. Still no joy. Has anybody any advice or suggestions how to get decent looking joints? Thanks in advance and best wishes.
Posts: 4,164
rokytnji
Joined: 20 Feb 2009
#2
What I use for soldering wires on motorcycles. It is expensive. But tough as nails and stronger than regular solder. I can't swear it will fit your needs but I have soldered small connections with this stuff.


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