Replacing a jack on a circuit board when the copper pads are missing Repair Fix
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- čas přidán 30. 08. 2013
- How to replace a jack on a circuit board if the copper pads are damaged/missing. How to hard wire and secure a jack to the circuit board using hot glue.
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I love the way how you use all 3 hands to pre-tin the hookup wire.
Learned a lot on this one. I try to keep all my electronics going as long as possible no matter how old they are and this video helps a ton. Thanks for the tutorial.
I am in electronics for 40 years and this is the better way to fix this problem.
Excellent job, well done.
Cheers.
maybe bending the tabs on the solder of the board is a good mechanical fixing plus it grabs the copper wire too; then just apply glue on the sides of jack (on top of board)
@@alerey4363 That's not a good idea I think, because there is a possibility that a tab can break and you do not want to compromise yourself additionally. Besides that you are creating a new problem for eventually future service on this component.
@@rolandberendonck3900 the risk of breaking is high if the tab was previously bent; but if it was soldered straight it can resist bending without issue; as for the problem for future service... an old jack glued with hot gun wont resist further service
No it won't break, in fact it will be much stronger. The metal pins would have to be bent back and forth many times to be weakened. @@rolandberendonck3900
@@alerey4363 You are correct, bending the pins will anchor the jack to the PCB just fine.
Thanks for the video brings back great memories 10 minutes into the video is the most satisfying part of the whole video where Jack is placed back on the circuitboard. And wrapping the wires around and soldering the wire to the newly scraped and tinned area next to me Jack.. I always like doing that myself. especially when my hands are nice and steady and feeling very confident in what I'm doing well knowing that Jack well work again.. I still like to do it at the age of 69 and do these repairs It brings me peace and satisfaction. But life is Galaxy 2 haywired and frustrating to have my hand steady to do these intricate soldering jobs. I first learned how to do all these soldering jobs where my dad got me my first soldering iron back in 1966..I don't remember at that time I wasn't doing any repairs at the age of 15.. so are used to find tossed out broken transistor phonographs and radios took him apart and monkey around with them with the soldering iron.. man I grabbed a lots of broken things maybe finish fix about 20% of them. I'm still curious and I pick up modern gadgets from the street and love to take him apart to see how small they gotten. it brings me peace trying to steady my soldering iron hand. I'm a lefty ...it's fun taking things apart and trying to figure out what these new components on the circuit boards are all about So thanks again for great video demonstration. Take care of yourself and loved ones and during this pandemic. It's a crazy 2020 isn't it?
i know man its so satisfaying it also got me into some memories with my old man i wish time wouldnt go that fast
This is awesome,i couldn't do something like this to save my life but i enjoy watching people do it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I was about to panic because I cooked 2 pads trying to take a short cut and not preparing my surface properly. Your video saved my tv. Thanks again. Stan
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Thanks. This video was a total life saver. I bought a sequencer/synthesizer a couple years ago. It was battle damaged(dropped) and nonfunctional. I got it going (a couple of wires resoldered fine). It worked for awhile then boom, no sound. The Audio out was pretty much separated from the board, total tracer Spaghetti. Watched this video, fixed. Good advice.
I also use a screwdriver but then follow with a pencil eraser to clean the copper pad...good video, keep them coming.
Very informative video. When things seem lost forever just open your mind and figure it out. Going to use this procedure one day. Thanks!
I just fixed the circuit board on a portable kerosene heater with this this video and saved a $200 heater!! I could not figure out why the fan would not kick on after I soldered the connector back on to the board. Thank you very much!!!!!!!
I used to do this on keyboards from schools. They got a lot of abuse with keys broken and Jack sockets damaged. Works and keeps them going for a while longer. I also used to repair the non functioning contact pads under the keys, you know the ones, a bit like the rubbery buttons in a remote control, with a circle of tin foil. Worked a treat!
Simplicity is something most people can understand , well done it's people like you who encourage a baby boomer like me to give things a go , sadly some people cannot see that and just want to blow their own trumpet with technology , God bless you
Thanks man! I’m a *complete* rookie at soldering as I literally did my first ever soldering job yesterday .. I practiced with a cheap led kit first. Then attempted to modernize my 23 year old gameboy color with a modern backlit screen and other components.. but I accidentally burned off a tiny little pad on the board and my gameboy isn’t working now,, but I’ll try to fix it with these tips
Nice technique; I've done this myself several times to repair broken traces and the like.
thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge in hopes that it might be useful to someone else. any negative comments you see please do not be discouraged from posting for useful things like this. it did help me.
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Everything about this video is A grade.Thanks a lot.
it is very nice and interesting approach in repair job . waiting such new interesting repairs for people like me, who are eager to learn always new technical tricks in electronics . thank you in advance .
Before tinning the scraped-off copper spots I would have added a dab from a flux pen.
Just my take...
Great vids!
More!!!
Agree
Thank you, this was most informative. I inadvertently pooched a contact pad on a T.V. control board because I held my solder iron too long and lifted it myself. This let me work around my mistake, and hopeful make it all work nicely.
Great tutorial video, how to repair properly one time first time! Thank you.
Great video Señor!!!! I was ablet to repair a pcb for an arcade controller. Not for the audio but repairing the traces like you just did. YOU INSPIRED ME!!!! I was close to throw away the pcb and order some other buttons that I did not have.
Nice! Haven't seen a quality pad repair on CZcams yet, this was a good one.
This help solve my capacitor issue, copper was completely lifted and I used this technique to to fix the issue. Nice one!
Thanks man. Well explained i was trying to repair my usb sound card and somehow the copper pads were missing after removing the pins to the usb. I tried to solder to the hole but it just doesnt stick to the pad. After seeing your video i managed to try it and it works. A big thanks to you
Thanks for sharing some your expertise and knowledge I really appreciate it.
nicely done, its a nice and easy method if you don`t have the equipment to repair the tracks on a pcb... i really appreciate such Mc Gyver like solution
Excellent video! Some good tips for people learning to solder. I almost contemplated why I was watching the whole thing since I'm experienced with soldering but it was strangely enjoyable. I fun craft/skill if things go without too much trouble.
same here, strangely I couldn't stop watching. good video.
You are an artist! Thank you for this video.
Great video, great explanation. By the way thank you for also mentioning which wire you were using... so many times people gloss over it like "oh just grab some wire," and it's not super helpful if you're learning (which, presumably their target audience would be).
I'm doing some DIY projects in an effort to start learning some of the things I never bothered with. One project is loosely following a hobby paint shaker build, and this guy listed every part he used... except the wire. And apparently asking about wiring is like asking for a proprietary secret. Asked on Amazon, "what gauge should I use for this dc motor?" and got 2 or 3 cagey responses but 0 answers. One particularly snarky response concluded with "get something that can handle an amp," with a heavy DUH implied.
Thanks... (If that answer was sufficient, would I be asking such a basic question? I gather I don't need a large wire, but what's too small or too big? What's so hard about saying "I used __ AWG?" Yes, I wasn't interested in learning anything about wiring until now. _Yes, I am very stupid and you are very smart big brain boy_ .) I didn't realize wiring was a cornerstone that everybody is expected to be fluent with like reading or writing. FFS!
Ahem, anyway. Side note: if your glue gun takes 10 or 15 minutes to heat up, that could be one argument for updating it :P. I have a $5.99 Stanley Mini and a $15-20 Surebonder dual temp and they're both ready to go in about a minute or two. The Surebonder also has an interchangeable nozzle so you can use a fine detail or flat nozzle, which might be nice for this type of work.
That is a very nice job. Im in the process of fixing my OBD II scanner. It has some bad trace and a cap. The old AA batteries leaked and the corrosion ran up the negative wire to the board. Hopefully I can save it. And this video was a insight to me on how i can do it. Thanks for the 4 year old video.
The best tech here always learning something new from norcal715 videos
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for
awesome video my friend, learning lots regarding soldering and desoldering.
I enjoy watching this keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for showing me the trick of scraping the sides. Fixed my led light. i ripped off the copper by mistake :(
thank you. i'm new at soldering and your tips is very helpful for me.
Nice hack job, but it works well and is supported. Granted it's not a real repair rather a quick fix, because the pad area wasn't replaced, but it will last a long time and is very cost effective! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya
Excellent repair.nicely explained. Thank you
I have the exact same problem with the power plug on a portable scanner. Had to replace it. Discovered that ninny here scorched the life out of it. I also have to replace a transistor that was surface mounted. 25 years ago was when I ruined the board but I think after watching this I may be able to rescue it and learn how to solder better. Too old and shaky in spots but we'll give it one more try. Thanks for the tips. :-)
Excellent presentation! Very helpful.
I bought a refurbished ASUS GS3S gaming laptop 1 1/2 yrs ago and had to repaired 2x's after... Now I know why it was refurbished...
I replaced the $5 ac/dc jack that wasn't holding up about every 6 months instead of purchasing a $200.00 motherboard because it was pulling away from the board and wasn't able to charge battery or use AC adapter.
Now I repaired ac/dc jack again with your method which should reinforce it well..And Hopefully a permanent fix..
Thanks for the Helpful Video
Beautiful work! Cheers!
Re title how to fix missing traces help a lot more people! Wonderful demonstration and guide. Might even try a clear coat pen or similar enamel applicator to insulate afterwards but that may be overkill
Wow very good tutorial!!!
hard to find a video like this
This is excelent.👍👍👍👍
Thanks for a great video. You are a good teacher it's a skill believe me. I'm new to solder but was able to fix a auto instrument cluster circuit board with lifted pad by using a wire to bridge the pin to another solder pad. Saved me $300 thx bro!
Can you use normal soldering wire to fix anything?Since I only have the normal wire.
I ordered some solid core wire on amazon. 26 gauge. But I bet braided copper would be OK.
Dave Champion thanks
And he does it again!!!!!!!! GOOD WORK STEVE!!!!
very cool - working on a project and think I am running into a similar need to resetup a connection due to missing/damaged pad....BTW, I think I heard Huey Lewis, Journey and Kenny Loggins...lol, nice music
wow glad I found this. I have this problem right now and was waiting on a transistor but I was going to do it wrong.
Very very great video. Much appreciated 👌🏾🙇🏾♂️
I like the way you wrap the wire around the post, adding some mechanical strength. Is there a reason you don't spread flux paste onto the workpiece before? On other channels they seem to douche the entire solder area with flux....
Same thing I was thinking and his still turned out nice.
Very good video I enjoyed it a lot. Learn something very valuable, great work! I see you haven't posted a video in a long time hopefully you're still at it!
What a cool repair! Nice work.
Fantastic tutorial. Very well done and many thanks for sharing.
Nice method! Hooray for keeping electronics out of the trash longer with clever ideas to fix 'em!
Excellent video I'm just learning about circuit board repair this is ver helpful!
You are a GODSEND!@!! THANKS SO MUCH! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TOP UNDERSTAND THE SAME ISSUE! I had no clue as to why 2 would be the same? I thought I was seeing something wrong!~ THIS MADE IT CLEAR AS TO WHAT I HAD TO DO!! THANDS SO MUCH!
Thank heavens I found your video, I was about to throw out my old zoom foot pedal and it's saved 😇
Helped me a lot!! Thanks so much:))
Que trabajo,, MUY LIMPIO... GRACIAS
Thank you for this, I was able to fix a keyboard I bought for parts
Thank you. Great video. I think you just helped me salvage a guitar effects pedal. 😃👍
Great video, thanks a lot.
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Thanks for your help man this is a great learning video for me
Beautifull fix! All respect.
Very good, keep teaching us.
Awesome video! really enjoyed this.
Nice & great vid... more to learn !!!
Thanks in advance .
Two suggestions (very late in the game, but just came across the video).
1) I would have drilled a hole either side and cable tied it down to the PCB as well as the glue. some force must have been used to break it and I don't think hot glue will hold it long term against a force like that.
2) Hot glue has some issues. I think it goes conductive with age, maybe use an epoxy glue instead. You can increase the holding strength of hot glue by a small trick. The glue here is used to bond flat surfaces, but hot glue is actually really strong with tear strength rather than bond strength. If the glue is allowed to flow through a hole in the surface, its holds way stronger. Drill a small hole either side and when you were glueing the sides of the jack, allow the glue to go through the PCB in the holes. It will form a mechanical plug either side and will hold with way more strength.
Oh yeah, seeing all that hot glue in there gave me the creeps. No, hot glue is NOT good for reinforcement.
I am in Northern California, Chico to be exact. Have a great day!
Nice video man it worked at the first try tanks to your video
Awsome video. Helped me a lot with repairing a motherboard that I️ broke the pads off
Can you use normal soldering wire to fix anything?Since I only have the normal wire
Awesome...........I learned a lot! THANKS
The problem with jack connections is that once the ear plug is in the socket, it adds leverage to the jack which is then easily broken loose from the solder pads due to mishandling of the electronic device. As you know, some board designs allows for a metal housing on the jack to have its own through the board solder pads to secure the jack, but in the case of the device in the video, no reinforcement was made...an obvious cost-cutting measure. Nice video.
Excellent video thanks fron sweden
Neat, learned something new. Thanks for sharing! :)
good job my friend especially the part of the 25 years old glue gun
Great job Sir. .....👍Thanks very much. ..
Awesome video! Very helpful
This is pretty much what I've done in the past, except that I use an x-acto knife to clear the soldermask off of the board, my screwdrivers not being all that sharp... :-)
I noticed the brand name on the board. In the case of a great many repairs of this sort that I've done, it was also a rather well-known Japanese manufacturer but more often than not it was the DC power input jack on the rear of the unit. Sometimes pads would be damaged, sometimes not. In the case where they were not, simply scraping off a lot of the soldermask around the pins and putting big blobs of solder on there seemed to give a much more robust connection to the jack. I never could figure out why they put the soldermask on there as close to the pins as they did-- probably underestimating the potential for abuse on the part of the American (and other) consumer, compared to those in the Japanese culture?
Great video, very useful. Thanks.
8:50 “I’m doing this one handed here” there’s a soldering iron, solder, and a wire all 3 moving at the same time perfectly. Are you feet holding them?? Hahaha
Wow, excellent work! Impressive :)
Hi, I had the same problems with some PCB's and I used stained glass Copper foil with acceptable results, the hard part is cutting the foil to the missing shape in the PCB but with patience and a good augmenting equipment you can do it.
This is great and much appreciated.
Most informative,Thanks again.
Wow, thanks so much!! Great job!
impressive video i enjoyed that your very clear and easy to understand. im hoping you could help me...i have a semi similar situation a connector snapped off the board with the plug end still stuck inside however theres no pads on the board to re solder to...i have a replacement connector with the proper pins if the old one is no goood but is there anyway to re surface the connection pads it was solderd to originally?? its only a 2 pin connector plug on the main board of a dji phantom 2. hope to hear what you have to say... thank you for your time.
Thanks for the demonstration. I promptly broke a component RCA jack while testing a AV switcher I found. Looking at it I think it was destined to happen from a factory error, the jack was never flush with the PCB so all the load of plugging and unplugging was carried by the solder alone. Anyhow all fixed now.
Thanks for the video, this is good to fix a lamp with a burnt solder joint.
That’s really helpful - thank you!
Nice job!
And how about some varnish spray, to make the scraped copper even more protected from corrosion? Of course it already has the old varnish already, but as an extra layer of protection.
I'm sure I will have a great day 💞 thanks for the video
thnks bro i learned alot nice tutorial!!
Thank you, saved me some stress!
Thanks, i also add hot glue to the solder joints as well to avoid them to get loose and short other components.
so nicely done !
That’s really cool and very neat!
Superb job my friend, Im woeking in a very similar way. Kind regards. Paul.
Nice. I wish you would have talked a little bit about the thought process on what gets soldered where, why you crimp in some cases and run the wire to the other side in others. Have a busted TRS jack on an expensive studio monitor I need to fix but still not confident. Getting close though! Thanks for the knowledge