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repairing a dj hero turntable for ps3

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Former Member over 10 years ago

I picked up the turntable from a local pawnshop. I plugged it in and everything worked except the three buttons on the turntable. So... i took it apart........ let me know if you think this can be fixed.

There seems to be bit of goo around the connections. This is going to be my first go using a soldering iron. I think it can be fixed just by redoing the connections. crossing my fingers.

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 10 years ago +1
    Hi Matthew, It is hard to tell but it looks like someone tried to repair the connections using solder paste and perhaps non-electrical solder. I would clean off as much of the goop as you can being careful…
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    gadget.iom over 10 years ago +1
    Some excellent advice there from jw0752 . Also keep in mind that it's important to be relatively gentle while cleaning the board. Previous abuse may have weakened the solder pads on the PCB, and you don…
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    jw0752 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member +1
    This isn't uncommon to have a trace pull loose. I usually just cut it off and solder the wire to the first solid portion. John
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    jw0752 over 10 years ago

    Hi Matthew,

    It is hard to tell but it looks like someone tried to repair the connections using solder paste and perhaps non-electrical solder. I would clean off as much of the goop as you can being careful not to let it run onto the circuit board. Sometimes a little heat from a heat gun is useful or there are commercial solvents in spray cans called flux remover. Once the goop is removed you should be able to see if the connections are good or not. Also it is a good idea to take a picture or draw a diagram before you start so you can put the wires back where they belong if they break or come loose. Send me another picture once you have it clean. If you do have to resolder make sure you use rosin core solder and the proper size and heat solder tip.

    John

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  • gadget.iom
    gadget.iom over 10 years ago

    Some excellent advice there from jw0752.

     

    Also keep in mind that it's important to be relatively gentle while cleaning the board. Previous abuse may have weakened the solder pads on the PCB, and you don't want them falling off. image

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago

    After some gentle cleaning.image

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Hi Matthew,

    I would suggest putting some fresh solder on the terminals to add some flux and then using some solder wick to finish cleaning them. I can not see clearly in your picture but it looks like you still have a lot of old solder on the pads. It is looking better though.

    John

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  • Jan Cumps
    Jan Cumps over 10 years ago in reply to jw0752

    John Wiltrout wrote:

     

    .... Also it is a good idea to take a picture or draw a diagram before you start so you can put the wires back where they belong ...

    That is the reason  why I started to make videos of my work.So that I can trace back my actions.

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    Former Member over 10 years ago

    While attempting to de-solder I managed to pull up one of the traces. Calling it quits on this board.

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    jw0752 over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    This isn't uncommon to have a trace pull loose. I usually just cut it off and solder the wire to the first solid portion.

    John

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