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Re: Sider power-supply repairs?
- Subject: Re: Sider power-supply repairs?
- From: Michael J. Schülke <news0308@mjschuelke.de>
- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 17:36:20 +0200
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
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- References: <Pe08b.416326$o%2.189251@sccrnsc02>
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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