I am trying to replace the joystick due to it sticking/stick drift; however, I cannot remove the existing solder. Does anyone have any tips or am I doing it wrong? I also believe I've burnt the circuit board but luckily this is a practice one.
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Hi @jayshiz
I would apply flux to the solder joints and use low melt solder to mix with the existing (probably lead free) solder. It will make it easier to reflow them with a heat gun or a soldering iron.
Once you managed to get it out, clean the holes with solder wick and you'll have no problem installing the new stick.
Hope it helps!
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sorry, your initial comment was incredibly helpful, but could you explain more how using a heat gun will reflow, I have a very basic understanding of soldering, but I'm still learning, and there's no tutorials online explaining this. Thanks!
I am in the process of making a guide how to do it. I will link it here so you can follow it along.
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