How to replace a 5V Regulator (AMS1117) on an Arduino Uno - [Ep. 0001]

In this video, I replace a broken AMS1117 LDO that I fried on my UNO R3. This attempt uses a minimalist tool set. However, I will mention that my soldering is temperature controlled and the heating element is built directly into the tip.
Use the largest tip you have on hand...the more thermal mass, the better.

[@ricardofreire7802]

Me gustó mucho tu video, me sirve. Tuve el mismo accidente con mi Arduino, y ahora gracias a tu video, sé cuál es el motivo. Te saludo desde Ecuador, un país de Sudamérica.

[@projectquests4625]

You're Welcome. I also added an updated comment if you ever have to do it again!

[@user-ig9fr4fb9h]

Nice job other than melting the crap out of the plastic plug I would like to advise you to be careful not to melt nearby plastic while executing this procedure thank you for the video 😊

[@projectquests4625]

Thanks! The DC jack was still usable, thankfully. I sure learned a lesson when I made this video: It's not easy to solder around a camera (and lights so you can actually see what I'm doing). I'm impressed how easy all the other KZbinrs manage to make it look!

[@MrRightyouare]

Thanks for the video! I'm a complete beginner to this world and accidently fried (I think) the 3.3V AMS1777 voltage regulator on my ELEGOO Power Supply Module. I won't be replacing it anytime soon, but will keep this video handy for when the time comes!

[@litedeveloper]

great idea with adding solder. I never thought about that - game changer!!

[@projectquests4625]

See my updated comment about trying Bismuth Solder!

[@projectquests4625]

JUST AN UPDATE: You may have more success if you simply apply your iron directly to the top of the AMS1117. Sometimes it helps if you bridge all the pins with a solder blob as well. I have not attempted these methods with this LDO, but I have used it with other dead SMT parts. Also, If you use "low melt solder" (bismuth solder) to the pins before trying to remove the part instead of 60/40 as show in the video, that may make this job easier to do. I was only using the items I had on hand. A good hot air station is probably the best tool for this job, but my video does prove it can be done with a decent soldering iron if you don't have hot air.

[@electricalcoder3025]

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[@_sampru]

AMS1117 shiping in. You made it seem simple, lets see if I'm able to repair my arduinos

[@seleldjdfmn221]

Epic! Never Quit. #great :o

[@BurntSheep]

This really helped cud you make more of these like how to get the thing off the at mega chip is placed in?

[@projectquests4625]

Sorry for the late reply. I think you're talking about the DIP socket. A powered vacuum solder sucker is easiest, but it can be done with a manual solder sucker.