What soldering iron works best to do a mod?

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Originally Posted by spedmetal

Soldering to the PS2's mobo especially if its your first time is no afternoon project. And since you have no idea where to get an iron or what kind the project might require this leads me to beleave you dont have to much skill in the area of soldering. Consider this before you proceed, by the time you round up all the material and tools you could have nearly paid a pro to do it.

Thanks, I'll just go to Radio shack for soldering essentials. It'll be my first time modding a PS2. The pictures don't look too complicated but I can see that a fine iron and the right grade solder will be a must when working on tiny parts that might melt over to other welds or melt the original weld leads off. Looks touchy but I believe I can handle it. I'm hoping it doesn't take the whole aftrenoon..... What took you longer than that anyway, may I ask?