question about soldering the neo2 chip

hi-tek · #1 31-03-2001, 17:34

Hi, I have a question. I am kinda new to this modchip soldering thingy. I ordered a neo2 and I know what to do, but I don't know to which point of the pins I have to solder the wires to: the smaller bottom part or the wider upper part of the modchip's pins ? I think it's the wider upper part because the smaller part is too small but I just wanna make sure.

Thanks to anyone who wants to help me

maltloaf · #2 01-04-2001, 02:14

what alot of people do is bend the pins flat and then cut off the smaller part. You can then tin and solder to the wider part.

Maltloaf

hi-tek · #3 01-04-2001, 02:45

Thanks very much for your reply. Do you also know how to install the 1uf capacitor to pin 2. I guess you just have to solder it too. Are you sure bending the pins won't damage the modchip ? Thanks for you reply. I really apreciate it !

DeadLivr · #4 01-04-2001, 19:37

If you are careful, bending the pins flat wont hurt anything. Just dont bend them back and forth, then something will probably break.

boba fett · #5 04-04-2001, 01:27

yep, just use a good pair of needle nose pliers and bend em flat to your desired position......and try to get them flat once.....like they said above : don't be bending back and forth or you just might break em.....

brihoo2k · #6 04-04-2001, 22:49

I usually staighten the pins with my fingers they arent so tough that i have to use pliers and you get a better feel. Also i cut the tiny part of the pins off with a pair of fingernail clippers for a neatter look and less chance of them making contact with a ground or any of the circuitry.