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| [title] Solder the resistor | |
| - | [* icon_note] |
| - | [* black] Press the tip against the circuit board's solder pad and the resistor's lead for |
| + | [* icon_note] In this step, you're going to heat the solder pad and the resistor's lead so that they'll readily melt the solder wire. |
| + | [* black] Press the tip against the circuit board's solder pad and the resistor's lead for a few seconds to heat them both. Angle the tip so it has maximum contact with the pad and lead. |
| [* icon_caution] If you heat the circuit board continuously for more than 10 seconds, the excessive heat may damage the solder pad or resistor. | |
| [* black] Feed the solder wire into the heated area until there's a concave pool ("mini volcano") of solder surrounding the lead. | |
| [* icon_note] Don't feed the solder directly onto the tip as it won't flow properly into the pad and lead causing a weak connection. | |
| [* icon_note] The volcano should form within a few seconds. If the solder doesn't adhere to the pad, apply flux to the pad or increase the temperature. | |
| [* black] Remove the solder wire, then remove the soldering iron from the pad. | |
| [* black] Repeat this process for the second resistor lead. |