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How To Solder and Desolder Header Pins On PCB
How To Solder and Desolder Header Pins On PCB
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pins.
Check the header fits into the PCB holes without forcing. Reject if
Pre-tinning the header pins can improve solder flow but is not
Flux paste can be applied to pins and pads to aid solder flow.
Clean any oils, contamination, or oxides from the header pads using
isopropyl alcohol.
Apply solder paste to pads if not using rosin-core wire solder. Match
Place the PCB on an ESD-safe work surface and secure with clamps
or vise.
Carefully insert the header into the mating PCB holes without
bending pins.
Ensure the header sits straight and flat against the board.
Use a small, clean soldering tip suited to the pin pitch. Conical tips
work well.
Set iron temperature for the solder alloy used. 300-375°C is typical.
Lightly tack one pin on each end first to temporarily hold the header
in place.
Solder remaining pins on one side with 1-2s heat per joint. Avoid
needed.
5. Finish Soldering
Solder remaining pins on the opposite side of the header using the
same technique.
Recheck all pins for full fillets, no bridges, and straight alignment.
other defects.
the board.
Remove any conformal coating from the header area using alcohol
or coating stripper.
Apply heat simultaneously to the header plastic and a few pin joints.
solder joint.
liquefied solder.
Take care not to apply excess force that may lift pads or damage
plated-through holes.
side.
Once both sides are fully desoldered, the header will detach easily
free.
remove it.
Do not force or pound on the header which can damage the board.
place.
Tinned copper tips transfer heat efficiently over untinned alloy tips.
damp sponge.
wetting.
Good hand soldering skills take practice but are essential for quality PCB
production.
Troubleshooting Guide
Solution: Use smaller tip, lower heat, less solder, and flux to prevent
Solution: The pad or pin may be oxidized. Clean and reapply flux before
resoldering.
Process Control
Consistent Quality
Traceability
Data-Driven Control
The most widely used diameter is 0.6 mm which offers ease of soldering
while supporting a variety of wire gauges. 1.27 mm is also popular for high
current applications.
Pre-tinning can help solder flow but is not essential if using a rosin-core
solder and proper technique. It may be needed for solder alloys requiring
higher temperatures.
or poor solder joints can all cause pins to shift out of alignment during
soldering.
Yes, acidic flux can corrode copper pads and traces if not cleaned after
soldering. Use no-clean flux designed for electronics. Clean any pastes or
are found.
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Conclusion
Soldering header pins onto PCBs requires following good hand soldering
practices. Using the proper techniques and controls for heating, wetting,
fluxing, and pin alignment minimizes defects like bridges and tombstoning.
withstand vibration, shock, and repeated mating cycles over the product
lifetime.
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