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Re: Sider power-supply repairs?



Ernest wrote:
> I plan to remove the faulty piece and replace it with a new one but I'm
> wondering if the solder that is used on a power supply board is different
> than the solder used on the Motherboard -ie, does the solder on a power
> supply need to have a higher melting point?

No, not in any ordinary power supply. Components are usually rated for 
an operating temperature of 85°C or 105°C; solder has a melting point 
somewhere above 250°C. If you components get that hot, the melting 
solder is the least of your problems. 

Regards, 
Michael