Hardware Help with wiikey install...

[CrimsoniteX]

Hi guys, I come to you in desperation...

I successfully soldered four points, however I also successfully burned off two contact points on the board... what do I do? Please help me

 

[coolbho3000]

From the pads you burned off, follow the trace and see where it leads to and you'll find a leg on the chip. Just solder onto that, even though it is more difficult as it's a tiny point.

How many watts iron are you using? Use a 15 watt to minimize these problems.

 

[CrimsoniteX]

Ya it is a 15 watt iron, alright I'll give that a shot, thanks!

 

[coolbho3000]

Be careful! It's a tiny point, make sure you don't short two legs!

 

[BoneMonkey]

oh boy congrats you ruined your wii

 

[CrimsoniteX]

Ya...

I took a look at it, and I do not want to risk it. I'm going to take a break, then try to drop a bead of solder on the original points (which are still visible), then try it again.

If that doesn't work, anyone know of a place in the US that will solder it even if you already attempted? Thanks in advance.

 

[paul1991]

Id just buy a wlip.

 

[CrimsoniteX]

Unfortunately they postponed it until Christmas, so thats out...