How to Heat and Apply Solder by Expert Village

Hi, this is Jeff Naylor from Mtroniks in Mesa, Arizona for Expert Village. In this section, we're going to be demonstrating proper heating techniques and to illustrate my points; I'm going to be soldering this resistor on to this circuit board. Proper... Read More »

Tools for Soldering by Expert Village

Hi, this is Jeff Naylor from Medtronics in Mesa, Arizona for Expert Village. In this next section we will discuss the various tools and supplies necessary for soldering. Now not all the tools seen here are required but they sure make life a lot easier... Read More »

How to Remove a Resistor Soldered to a Circuit Board by Expert Village

Hi, my name is Ken D. Orlich on behalf of Expert Village. In this segment, we?re going to remove a resistor and test it. Make sure to wear safety glasses. We're going to heat up the soldering iron. You can determine a resistor by the colored bands. The... Read More »

Types of Soldering Irons by Expert Village

Hi, this is Jeff Naylor from Mtronics in Mesa, Arizona for Expert Village. For basic electronic repair, a soldering iron with a pencil-style tip like the one I have here, is preferred. You want something with a variable temperature so you can dial in the... Read More »

Soldering Safety Tips by Expert Village

Hi this is Jeff Naylor from Mtroniks in Mesa, Arizona for expert village. This next section's all about safety. Soldering irons get extremely hot hot enough to make molten metal out of soldering wire. This molten metal can drip and splatter so always be... Read More »