Vintage Synth Repair

--- In vintagesynthrepair@egroups.com, tapehiss <102465.41@c...> 
wrote:
> The chances of doing damage are negligible as long as you are 
careful
> not to let the solder run all over the place. With a low-power pen 
the
> potential for damage is even smaller. Really it should be a quick 
repair
> just heat for a few seconds and as soon as the solder reliquifies +
> rebonds take the heat away. That's it.


thanks scott!
> 
> Good luck
> 
> Scott
> 
> patrickkeller@h... wrote:
> 
> > Thanks scott, I'll give it a try.  If I'm just heating the prong 
in
> > question to melt the solder, what are my chances of doing any 
damage
> > to the unit (I've got one of those low-power "pen" irons)?
> > 
> > appreciate the help,
> > 
> > patrick k.
> > 
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