Collin’s Lab: Desoldering

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Published 2015-11-25

Learning to remove a sturdy connection is almost as important as knowing how to make it in the first place. Electronics repairs, modifications, hacking, and salvage all necessitate one important skill - desoldering. Join Collin as he explains the basics of the electronic maker's undo button.
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All Comments (21)

@AppliedScience 8 years ago

It's good to see you on YouTube again, Collin. Nice camera work, nice info, nice everything!
@firstnamelastname7476 6 years ago

thumbs up 10/10. his unique style of electronics education, with his slow/clear voice and simple explanations, is highly accessible i think to electronics newbies, and those who may have english as a second language.. a great asset to humankind!
@theshadowman1398 8 years ago

So this is what Agent Smith is up to these days
@dangervich 4 years ago

I'm finding desoldering a real pain. Thanks for the humorous attitude. It's just what I need. And there are some big tips here too.
@LowerWestSideStudio 7 years ago

I can't begin to tell you how helpful your videos have been to me Collin. I've been building synthesizer modules for the past year and you've saved me a ton of time and taught me a great deal. Thanks for all the effort!
@0skar9193 4 years ago

Great presentation style. Collin you rock. None of the excitable presentation style or product promotion, just to the point and simply explained with a touch of humour. 10/10. More education clips like this are needed!
@richardhall9815 4 years ago

I love his suit. He looks like he's ready to take over Wall Street. Or the Matrix.
@torjones1701 8 years ago

LOVE Colin's Lab videos! (wish they weren't so infrequent though!)
@jorgemariozuleta 8 years ago

So glad to see you again dear Collin
@LathyrusRoots 4 years ago

This is really good. Clear instructions, detailed camera work, and a pinch of goofy humor. That's funny. I'm gonna see if I can repair my mouse, now; thank you!
@darkgodofdeath 8 years ago

This needs to be on regularly.
@MasterOfInfinity 3 years ago

I've finally been able to replace the switches on my mouse (G Pro Wireless) that started doubleclicking. Thanks buddy. I love slow and clear explanations that give you the time to assimilate the information. The camera work is great too.
@HiLo__0. 2 years ago

He looks like someone out of the matrix and I love it.
@gsbgamesyt575 4 years ago

This video is amazingly calming and educational!
@FesterWerks 8 years ago

I like Collin's Lab. Very helpful.
@ultraali453 2 years ago

Thank you, you are a hero!! I just replaced the Lclick switch on my Logitech G402 mouse. It took me an hour to remove the 3-pin switch because there was no space to hold on to the switch on the other side as i had planned. I had to de-solder whole prying it. It was a lot of work. I am going to order the Desoldering Pump and Desoldering Braid. Thanks again!! Now my mice will be repaired easily, hopefully.
@zarithevill 2 years ago

both videos are quick and straight to the point
@Amalokch 8 years ago

Another great video! Thank you Collin.
@TheEricBrian 8 years ago

Love Collins' Lab! :)
@reeloriginal3359 2 years ago

I had a solder-sucker in my beginner’s kit the whole time and I didn’t know what it was for. Thank you!