Re: [NTLK] broken newton?

From: doppler (doppler_at_mac.com)
Date: Sun Feb 17 2002 - 15:25:16 EST


Ed Kummel [tech_ed_at_yahoo.com] wrote the following 2002-02-17 21.15:

> The rule of thumb is to do one thing at a time. Don't
> proceed to the next step until you are completly sure
> that the first step is fully functional.

agreed!

> And I looked over the page you gave and it does give
> good information. But, I caution you! This operation
> will test your soldering skills to the limit! I don't
> know about you, but SMD soldering with a regular
> soldering irons scares me a little! I went out and
> purchased one of those head-band magnifying goggles
> just for working on my Newt! It gives me a headache
> afterwards, but my newt is better for it!

there is a special stand for soldering, with a built-in magnifying glass and
clips in order to hold the components in place. a very smart invention
indeed. it is sold for about $5 here in sweden. i of course intend to use
it!

doppler
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