I have a Pioneer Elite rear projection TV that is about 10 years old. Yesterday I heard a pop and then the screen went dark. No picture, no sound. It turns out two fuses on the power supply board blew.
I have it on fairly sound advice that the power supply board in these TVs were made with weak solder joints and you either replace the board (about $300) or re-solder the board to beef up the joints. I've opted to do the latter before plunking down $300.
I have a Hakko FX-888 soldering iron that I've used for little projects but have never taken on an entire circuit board. Well, maybe that Radio Shack strobe light kit I built in the early 70's counts? The iron is 70W and has a temperature range of 392-896°F.
Anyway, I was wondering what temperature I should use for re-soldering the board? I have 60/40 rosin core solder (.062 dia - 376°F melt point) that I plan to use for this work. Is that the right solder?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
I have it on fairly sound advice that the power supply board in these TVs were made with weak solder joints and you either replace the board (about $300) or re-solder the board to beef up the joints. I've opted to do the latter before plunking down $300.
I have a Hakko FX-888 soldering iron that I've used for little projects but have never taken on an entire circuit board. Well, maybe that Radio Shack strobe light kit I built in the early 70's counts? The iron is 70W and has a temperature range of 392-896°F.
Anyway, I was wondering what temperature I should use for re-soldering the board? I have 60/40 rosin core solder (.062 dia - 376°F melt point) that I plan to use for this work. Is that the right solder?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.