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Honestly, my old Weller station just gave out after 8 years of daily use.
Tbh, I was in the middle of a PS5 HDMI port repair and the temp just started dropping no matter what I set it to. Ngl, I had to finish the job with a cheap backup iron from my car kit. What's a good solid replacement that won't break the bank but will last?
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tessa17713d ago
Get a Hakko FX-888D, it's the standard for a reason. Mine has been solid for years of console repairs and the temp control is rock steady. You'll spend a bit more than the cheap stuff but it won't die on you mid-job.
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the_sage13d ago
Yeah, tessa177 is totally right about the Hakko. Switched to an FX-888D after my old station did the same thing during a motherboard recap, just crapped out. The difference is night and day, the heat comes back fast between joints and it just feels solid. Never have that panic moment anymore where you're watching the temp drop while you're holding a chip in place.
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