tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79351543991642159.post2248696330845370348..comments2024-03-22T01:00:53.354-07:00Comments on Retro Game On: Practice Makes PerfectRetro Game Onhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09906011053105970498noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79351543991642159.post-82514556839207139012011-07-20T18:51:56.174-07:002011-07-20T18:51:56.174-07:00Ah, thanks for the advice :)Ah, thanks for the advice :)Retro Game Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09906011053105970498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79351543991642159.post-8885844722011738922011-07-20T04:38:38.560-07:002011-07-20T04:38:38.560-07:00Top tip from an experienced console modding-type-p...Top tip from an experienced console modding-type-person - get some desoldering braid/wick as well. You place part of the wick over the big glob of solder, heat up and it sucks everything up into the braid; once its done, snip off the solder-sucked bit of the braid. I use a combination of solder sucker and braid when I'm working on stuff, though if I did more work (especially messing with ICs or arcade PCB repair) I'd get a proper desoldering station, as they're supposed to be pretty awesome.<br /><br />The only reason I mention desoldering braid/wick is because it can be a little more gentle on tracks on the PCB than a desolder pump.<br /><br />Regardless, don't give up - good luck on getting your Game Gear sorted!Sean @ Retro otakuhttp://www.retro-otaku.com/noreply@blogger.com