cleaning solder pads on ecu

[blackcar28]

what is the best way to clean the solder pads under the compacators on the ecu board

[BlankMan]

Um.

1 - why would you want to?

2 - what's exactly are you cleaning? The flux? De-soldering? Did it get dropped in mud?

3 - did you dismantle you ECU?

Just need more info to help you out...

J

[blackcar28]

one comp was leaking and the solder pad under that comp wont take the solder and needs to be cleaned

[BlankMan]

Best thing to do there - use a 15w soldering iron to first de-solder the connection. Use a solder-wick (best) or solder-sucker (ok) if you have either. Clean with de-natured alcohol and cotton swab or q-tip - nothing more abrasive. When you re-solder, again stay with a 15w iron and solder as quick as as possible or else you run the chance of lifting the pad from the board. Best to use 50/50 solder though 90/10 would work if that's all you have... Hope this helps.

J

[blackcar28]

blankman you have solved my problem thank you very much!

[BlankMan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(blackcar28)</div><div class='quotemain'>blankman Â* Â*you have solved my problem thank you very much!</div>

Glad to help!

J