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I tried out the aluminum shim trick (mentioned by @todbot.com in the latest @thebootloader.net episode) to desolder that LED without preheating the PCB and risking popping other LEDs. It worked great!
www.youtube.com/shorts/DqYWG...
www.youtube.com/shorts/DqYWG...
Desoldering tips with soldering iron #desoldering #desolderingtips #solderingiron
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June 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I tried out the aluminum shim trick (mentioned by @todbot.com in the latest @thebootloader.net episode) to desolder that LED without preheating the PCB and risking popping other LEDs. It worked great!
www.youtube.com/shorts/DqYWG...
www.youtube.com/shorts/DqYWG...