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I’m totally new to soldering and I thought I could give it a try replacing the micro clicker for my G602 Logitech mouse. I had a very hard time desoldering the old micro clicker out and I kinda messed up. (I don’t really know what a copper pad is), but I think I damaged one while desoldering. Located on the top right of the photo. I’m not sure if I damaged the others as well.
https://pictub.club/image/sytWkn More pics. 1 removed both micro-clickers. Compared to the one below, the one on top looks blackish and burnt. I’m afraid i burnt the top PCB by putting the tip of the solder iron too long?
https://pictub.club/image/sy5RHZ The other side of the PCB.
https://pictub.club/image/sytxXi I’m just wondering if there’s any way to salvage this PCB ? I’m not putting my hopes high in fixing this mess but I thought perhaps someone could help/guide me. Thanks
What method of desoldering are you using copper wick or suction? So far it looks fine your on the backside the connections are on the front and your only removing the anchors you have three to go . Clean the area with electronic flux (resin)which is different than the flux used by plumbers(to corrosive for circuitry) then solder in your new switch. Make sure you use electric solder specific to circuit work not plumber solder. Common mistake amoungst first timers. Keep going you only succeed by trying. Hope this helps
i agree that this doesn’t look that bad, i messed up more the first time soldering a pcb and it was still salvageable :] good luck
