How To Repair Damaged PCB Pads / Traces || SMD Soldering

How to repair damaged PCB pads / traces is a clear instructive tutorial showing the techniques you need to repair your damaged boards .
With step by step mini guides showing every stage of the repair you can learn how to achieve fixes that look beyond help.
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Thank you for your time and support and good luck with all of your future soldering projects.
Mr SolderFix
#smdsoldering #soldering #pcbtracerepair

[@Nimmbin]

That's some of the finest solder work I've ever seen. Great video thanks for sharing 😁

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very kind of you . I'm glad you enjoyed the video , hopefully it can help a few people out with their repair issues . Thank you again , take care 👍

[@COMPU10ColoradoSprings]

I've been in IT for over 30yrs as a Network engineer, Security etc... Today I have my own business and I also fix Hardware & Software. I recently started working on PCB's. I've watch hundreds of videos from many different channels but I must say, that none I've seen, compare to your work. I luv your OCD when it comes to your work ethic and style. I find your videos very "satisfying" as some people enjoy watching clips that relax them, ergo "satisfying" and I never thought I'd find watching PCB repairs, relaxing. In a short span of time, I have learnt so much from you, your experiences, your own development and I'm often excited to go try your methods asap. I really appreciate your time and efforts and this is why I've taken the time to let you know. I think your work is meticulous and even artistic at times. Please carry on making these videos, as this is what I watch in my spare time, lol . I'm sure that all would agree with me, even if they haven't taken the time to let you know. Thanks again, God bless!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your kind words it's very much appreciated . I was told a few years ago to put a few KZbin videos up on how I did my soldering / repairs etc by work colleagues . I thought they were crazy as who would want to watch them I thought . It's been pretty amazing to me how many people have actually watched the videos and said they have learnt from them . It's great to hear this . I will always keep posting more when I get some spare time , sometimes I'm so busy it's difficult but I will be back soon . Thank you again for taking the time to comment and good luck with all of your soldering projects in the future . Take care 👍

[@twistedjester5609]

I agree

[@Turco949]

I agree too but please drop the fake British accent just to attract female viewers! Just kidding, mate!

[@ministeriomundialliberando8403]

I agree with you wholly.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated 👍

[@DavidHarvey-u2e]

Hi from the States! MSF, yours are the absolute BEST solder/rework vis on KZbin! I have been soldering for over 45 years, and you still show this old some new tricks. All of your tutorials are just simply awesome. I have a baseband multiplex board from old AT&T/Bell telephone, and it has 3 MCL double-balanced mixers on it. I have already broken one trying the removal. The THT tolerances on this board are so tight! PLUS, the mixer comes in a metal rectangle box (similar to common crystal oscillators), and the case is ALSO soldered to the board at the edge of the case. I don't currently have a hot air gun, but basically everything else. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

[@034G63EVO]

You sir are the epitome of professional. I like how you combined some your previously shown techniques into a new and Interesting video. Very well done sir, I look forward to the next one. Come on 100k!!! You Deserve it!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment and for supporting my channel , very kind of you . I will always post more soldering videos when I get some spare time , hopefully people keep finding them useful . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@ashleybignell2366]

Your skill set & attention to detail is second to none. such a joy to watch.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support of my channel and your kind words , it's very much appreciated . If I can help anyone then I'm happy . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@garymucher4082]

Nice video showing a way to repair such a problem. I do remember when I was repairing black boxes and some of those circuit boards came in with holes burnt complete through two sided boards. We used epoxy to repair the burnt out board and then applied new traces from a PC board repair kits to repopulate the runs that were missing. Amazing what you can do with circuit boards to keep them working when you can't replace them... Thumbs Up!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very kind of you . It's always good to hear other people's experiences , the more we can pass on to others the better . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

Always thorough, always done proper, this is the right way to do it without the shortcuts that can bite you down the track - thankyou

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . If the videos can help a few people then that's great . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@kennith.]

Another quality educational video, thank you for sharing.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your continued support of my channel, it's always nice to see familiar names come back . Hopefully the video can help a few people out with their soldering projects . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@sand0077]

Great information! This helps me with broken and lifted traces on my current project that I was unsure of how to repair. 😊

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated . I'm glad you found the video useful , hopefully it can help you out with your repairs . Thanks again and good luck 👍

[@tim0steele]

Hooray, another video from the wizard of soldering.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support of my channel is very much appreciated . If my videos can help a few people out with their soldering / desoldering issues then I'm happy . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@David-jl6hr]

Excellent craftsmanship, thank you.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very much appreciated 👍

[@SynthWoof]

I've learned so much from your work thank you

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support of my channel , very much appreciated . I'm glad the videos have proved useful for you that's great to hear . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@ourkid2000]

Great video! So just wondering why you used the enameled copper wire rather than the thin, solid core, insulated wire like I've seen you do in the past? *Edit* I just saw the size comparison at the end to the 5p......It's much smaller than it looks in the video. Maybe that's the reason? Insulated wire would be way too big?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . The 30 gauge Kynar wire that I have used in other videos ( green wire ) is actually a little big to do this repair very easily . The sleeved wire I did use for this repair is much more suitable and is a perfect size to match what was on there before . Hope that explains my choice of wire . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@michaellogue2254]

Man this was so helpful, Thank you!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very much appreciated 👍

[@captainvice69]

Hi, thanks for making and posting these videos, I have learned so much. I wondered if you have any brands of solder, solder braid or flux you would recommend ?

[@nocopj]

I echo other posters remarks on the exceptional quality of your work, what is the brand/ type of gas torch you desolder components with please? I’m now on the lookout for old PC motherboards to practice with:-)

[@chriscorcoran6889]

Very helpful and informative. Just FYI the SMFL rework flux from Electolux seems to be discontinued. Do you have any other recommedations? (I see from your other videos you are looking at replacements, hopeful you will fine one or two that 'll be just as good)

[@johnwaldmann5222]

I have a job that requires this technique. Only issue is it is a tiny micro switch the size of a matchhead, and all of the traces have been entirely ripped off. I will need to be more patient than usual. I had been floundering on selection of wire, being used to dealing with much larger components. Enameled copper solution was what I was looking for. I see a destroyed transformer in my spare parts which will act as a donor.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , much appreciated . Hopefully the video has helped you choose your wire , enamelled copper wire is one I love using as I do lots of micro repairs and it allows me to do them with relative ease . I do always scrape away the coating as I explained in the video rather than just burn it off with my iron which I find is just messy . But I know others who do burn it off and it works for them . Good luck with all of your soldering projects , I am sure you will get on great . Thank you again for your time and support , take care 👍

[@leebarnett6193]

Very informative and helpful videos. Just getting back into soldering and your techniques have been very useful. Thanks. any chance you have any tips on dealing with conformal coatings?

[@GaryLabandter]

Have u done an hdmi replacement video?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , not yet I haven't but I guess ishould do as a few people have asked me to . Maybe one day soon but as I don't post many videos due to lack of spare time it may be down the line a bit . Thank you for your support of my channel , much appreciated 👍

[@diymall117]

Thanks for sharing, could you tell me the microscope brand and model number?

[@Maveric193]

Happy new year Thank you for your time to go into detail how to remove these components. I like the two soldering iron method. Please could you advise whether two 80 watt digital temperature adjustable soldeting irons would work ok for the small components or whether they would be to much? Im thinking of buying a couple from a well known auction site. I only have a 15 watt and 30 watt fixed temp irons and i have smoked nearby components in the past. Would you recommend upgading as they are only about £20 each. Thank you for your time. Have subscribed and look forward to more videos.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the videos and commenting , very much appreciated . 80 watt irons unless temperature regulated might be a bit overkill for what your planning . They can burn parts easier than lower wattage irons if your not careful . In all of my videos I use a Weller TCP S iron that is 50 watt and this is fine for all board work but I appreciate it is more expensive than some of the cheaper models that are common on auction sites . So personally I would look for a 25 watt to a 50 watt range if I was you . Hope that helps and thank you again for your support 👍

[@Maveric193]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Hi thank you so much for explaining that. I would love one of those irons you have but the station that comes with it is out of my price range and this is just a hobby for me. I also thought even 60 watts seemed over kill. I also expect the iron itself would be much bigger to. I could not find a soldering under 80 watt that had a digital display on it to be able to see what the temp is. There is a 60 watt but it only has a circular dial for adjusting the temperature and would think it would be easily knocked. I have two soldering irons which are fixed temp 30w and a tiny 15 watt. This 15 watt would probably do for soldering the odd components i get the chance to do, what are your thoughts on that? I have heard you mention lots of times the temperatures you are using to do the various tasks you show in pretty much all your videos I've seen so figured this would be the way to go maybe. Taking your comment into account which are greatly appreciated would it be more practical maybe to buy an inexpensive smd rework Station off ebay. Have seen the Chinese brands advertised for just under £100? Would like to try and get more into electronics but need to figure out how to test things first so I could repair it. Please could I ask what, flux, cleaning wipes and solder you use. Is the solder lead free? If you have time some links would be great but only if you have the time. Thanks again for all the time you put into your videos they are extramly interesting and will prove helpfull.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , all of my products I use come from UK companies and some of them won't deliver overseas , so I don't know where your based but may be a problem . If you are in the UK the cleaning cloths I use are Gtek dry wipes ( Grove sales ) , ULTRASOLVE cleaning Fluid ( Farnell , 1 litre bottles ) or you can get spray cans , all of my solders are from BLT CIRCUITS ( England ) , ask for Greg , he will help with all your questions . I have done videos on my channel showing how I clean boards etc , could be useful for you . If you are based in the United States I would try companies called Mouser or Digikey . They are the best 2 companies for all of your electronic needs , even myself based in England use them for certain items . 2 day delivery to the UK . I know some people quite like Hakko products . They do irons , rework stations and are a budget range . I personally have never used this make though . Worth looking at their range of equipment . Hope that helps . Good luck and thanks again for your support 👍

[@Maveric193]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Hi, Thanks again for your help and assistance. I am in the UK For board work do I need lead free solder, I assume there is a low melt option rather than the leaded tin type which I guess you don't want to be using. What size thickness please? Will check out your videos on board cleaning. Many thanks again. It's lovely to find people who ate do willing to help.

[@NicksStuff]

Any chance you could give me an advice on fixing a pad on my calculator that was damaged by leaking batteries?

[@NicksStuff]

Sadly I can't link to a picture (but it's m25x0Qw.png on imgur). There are big 8 x 10 mm pads on the PCB that are the points of contact with the battery holders. The corrosion from the alkaline fluid has left holes in one of these pads. Of course, the holes coincide with the battery holder contacts, which breaks the elecrical connection. I thought I'd order a roll of copper tape and stick it on top but someone told me I could simply tin the whole pad, letting solder pool in the crevasses. *What would you do?*

[@kamranalavi]

What if the copper has been lifted up from the pad and burnt?

[@aliemlek]

✌✌👍👍

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and supporting my channel , much appreciated 👍

[@middleway1885]

Boop

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very much appreciated 👍

[@steveng5503]

Yes… nicely executed with video demonstration. Interesting to see how others tackle such repairs. Gets my 👍🏻. Thank you!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . Hopefully my videos along with other soldering channels can help people out . The more variety of different ways that we can all post the better. Thanks again , take care 👍

[@nareshbhatt5543]

Hello sir... Iam from India.. Which microscope do you use... Please reply🙏

[@lww3988]

Thank you very much sir for your teaching, which allowed me to learn new techniques. Thank you again and greetings from Taiwanese fans!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting and for supporting my channel , very kind of you . I'm glad you enjoy the videos and find them useful that's great to hear . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@aprilmeowmeow]

i have never soldered anything in my life, i just enjoy watching these videos. Thanks 😊

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the videos and commenting, very kind of you . It's great you just enjoy the videos for what they are , hopefully if you ever decide to do some soldering these little tips can help you out . Thanks again and one day I'm sure you'll get the urge to solder . Take care 👍

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

really nice job, Thanks for sharing! What kind of glue are you using? I couldn't catch the name.

[@JamieBulloch1]

gee whizz you are so skilled, i imagine most people don't know how tricky this is to do well, i am learning something on all of your videos, many thanks.....🤓🧐👌

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support of my channel is very much appreciated . If my videos can help a few people out then that's great . Practice and patience and we can all get better . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@fuzzs8970]

Hi. Thank you for your videos. Would it be possible for you to show a video on how to solder wires on tiny Microprocessor ?Sometimes necessary when you can't find other places to connect your wires. Thank you

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . I will try and post a video in the near future showing how I solder different types of wires onto various points of PCB's which will include fine pitch microprocessor pins . Thank you for the suggestion and for supporting my channel , take care 👍

[@az_tinkerer_gamer]

Love your videos. They have really helped me in my soldering projects.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment and your support of my channel , very much appreciated . I'm glad the videos have helped you , that's great news . Good luck with all of your soldering projects in the future and thanks again 👍

[@kamranalavi]

Honestly you make look easy but I got a heavy hand and usually I would loose my patience.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very kind of you . I guess I've just been doing it a long time now , it does get easier over time . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@mrBDeye]

Nice and neat. This is a very good video lesson.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , very kind of you . Hopefully I've shown that some very bad situations with traces etc can be rescued . If this helps a few people out then I'm happy . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@MaxmadmaxRockatansky]

Impecável seu trabalho. Parabéns. Acabei de me inscrever aqui no seu canal..

[@tweakerman]

Hi, do you have a video on fixing pads & traces on a dual layered circuit board, where the pad has come away & the trace is inside the board, if you get what I meam, great video by the way👍

[@ludo07960]

Well done and very thorough! Do you offer logic board NAND pad repairs? How to get in touch with you? Thanks!

[@luisfelipegola5622]

Hi, any chance I can send you an email with some pictures of a pcb I am repairing? After a very difficult IC removal, I found out that there is a copper plate fixed to the pcb and it seems the chip was seated over it. Not sure, would like to show and get any tips about it and perhaps you can make a video based on it. Cheers!

[@henrikcarlsson5059]

Nice job 👍 do you use single or double coated copper wire? Which solder mask do you use?

[@jofrangoullides3281]

Hi, I have been watching your videos to help me to solder a chip onto a board. I started watching your videos when I realised that some of the pads are missing from the board and to be honest, I just don't have the skill nor confidence to do what you do and as it would be next to impossible to get a replacement board, I'm scared I'll end up damaging the board more than just a few missing pads. Do you hire out your skills for people like me where I send you the board and the chip to repair the missing pads and solder on the new chip? The chip is a motor control chip on a motor board for an old telescope. At the very least, could I send you pictures of the board ? You are obviously a very skilled professional.

[@jamesde7775]

why did you put the solder mask on?

[@BangerW13]

What microscope do you use?

[@stuartwhite8215]

Amazing. They say that a professional is someone who makes the difficult look easy. Nuff said.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , really appreciated 👍

[@brianwood5220]

Great video and as usual, very helpful. Thanks for sharing. 🎅🎅

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for the continued support of my channel , very much appreciated . Hopefully the videos can keep helping a few people out . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@arthurfricchione8119]

thank you very much i have a couple of used boards that i can practice on. Stay safe Artie😀

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your continued support of my channel , very kind of you . The best thing is to practice and practice some more . This way you will definitely improve . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@ebutuoytm7560]

Brilliant, could watch your videos all day long. Thank you!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you so much for your support of my channel , very much appreciated . If my videos can help anyone then I'm happy . I will always post more videos when I can . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@voeurnsear6033]

Excellent job, I really like it so much!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for the continued support of my channel , very kind of you . Take care 👍

[@joseramos3076]

Just perfect!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , very much appreciated 👍

[@MaxmadmaxRockatansky]

Great vídeo.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video and commenting , your support is very much appreciated 👍

[@ozzfestone]

you are number one

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment and for your support of my channel , very kind of you . If my videos can help a few people out with their soldering / desoldering issues then that's great . I'll always post new videos when I get some spare time . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@ozzfestone]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Hi those products you used to glue the pad on the pcb and that green cover ? Thanks

[@JacobScharmberg]

Wow, your attention to detail is incredible!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for the support of my channel , your time is very much appreciated . I'm glad you enjoyed the video , hopefully it can help a few people out with their board fixes . If it can then I'm happy . Thanks again , take care 👍

[@JacobScharmberg]

@@mrsolderfix3996 thank *you* for making these videos! They are a very useful resource. You've certainly got a sub from me :)

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for subscribing , very kind of you . Hopefully one day I can get that magic 100,000 . I'm grateful to every single subscriber as when I started posting on my channel I didn't think I'd get anyone interested enough to subscribe . Thanks again , take care 👍