How To Fix A Broken Soldering Tip

Using a sponge will help to keep the soldering iron tip clean by removing the oxidation that forms.

How to fix a broken soldering tip. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Otherwise the Soldering Tip may Break. To repair an overheated joint you should carefully scrape the joint with the tip of a knife or use isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush to remove the burnt flux.

Best to clean the tip again and then apply some Solder directly to the tip. You must have a steady grip on your iron to attach the wire. When done I removed tape cleaned flux off and trimmed wire to length.

Videos you watch may be added to. Kynar Wire is wire you need to fix a broken trace or to wire one point to another they come in many different sizes buy which ever one is suitable for your needs. An overheated joint results from solder failing to flow and the burnt flux residue can make repair very difficult.

The reason why its going black is because there is nothing on the tip to heat - ie. Step 5 Trim to fit. When the solder flows again a small amount of solder will transfer to the joint.

Heat it up to around 350C and wait. Then fully melt these pieces of plastic by pressing them with the soldering iron tip until they are liquefied. Once you have all your wires soldered to the plug and youve tested it to make sure everything is working you should pat yourself on the back.

Tips with oxidation will tend to turn black and not accept solder as it did when it was new. The solder melts and should stick at the tip. Install the prepared tip in your soldering iron.