iPhone WiFi Repair: Heat Gun Reflow

!9#: iPhone WiFi Repair: Heat Gun Reflow

In this video I demonstrate how to repair your iPhone wifi with a heat gun. It is an alternate method to reflow (rehot, rework) your fatigued solder joints connecting the wifi chip and components to the printed circuit board (pcb), aka motherboard. The original article and additional feedback on using the heat gun method can be found at www.iphonetiquicia.com Reflowing the iPhone motherboard using an oven is a proven method to repair the iPhone wifi. Here is a list of successes using the oven method: www.iphonetiquicia.com Advantages of the Heat Gun method over the Oven method: 1) Concentrated application of heat only on the problem wifi components. 2) Shorter treatment time. 3) Ability to use lead-free solder to gauge treatment period. Despite the fact that the oven method works, it carries the risk of damaging your entire motherboard because oven temperatures can be difficult to control. On the other hand, a heat gun will allow you to concentrate the heat on the location of the wifi chip connections without applying heat to the other board components. This method will work with the iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS. In fact, it will work with the iPhone 4 when those phones accumulate solder fatigue over time and begin to fail. The 2G is a little more difficult to rework than the 3G and 3GS because the motherboard is connected with solder rather than a push-in connector. In addition, this method will also repair the iPod Touch or any other unit that fails due to fatigued solder joints ...

iPhone WiFi Repair: Heat Gun Reflow

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Wagner Power Products 283022 HT 775 1,680-Watt Heavy Duty Heat Gun

!9#: Wagner Power Products 283022 HT 775 1,680-Watt Heavy Duty Heat Gun

Brand : Wagner | Rate : | Price : $59.00
Post Date : Jan 19, 2012 18:27:11 | Usually ships in 24 hours

A rugged, commercial-grade tool that helps strip paint, remove floor tiles, thaw frozen pipes, defrost freezers, dry plaster, and more, this heat gun burns blasts out plenty of heat for the heavy home improvement projects. This 1,680-watt gun produces 5,700 Btu's, easily performing tasks like forming and bending plastic pipe and loosening rusted bolts and nuts on bikes and plumbing. Designed to withstand the wear and abuse of professional use, the gun body is constructed of die-cast metal and the heating element can be replaced in the field. Variable temperatures ranging from 750 to 1000 degrees F cover a wide variety of applications. A fan-only setting means no more standing around waiting for the gun to cool down. -- Brian D. Olson

• 1,680-watt heat gun for household or professional use
• Variable temperatures from 750 to 1000 degrees F; fan-only mode for quick cooling
• Up to 5,700 Btu's for stripping multiple layers of paint and loosening rusty bolts
• Die-cast metal housing for optimal durability; replaceable heating element
• 2-year home-use guarantee

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Makita HG1100 1,100 Degree Heat Gun

!9#:Makita HG1100 1,100 Degree Heat Gun

Brand : Makita
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Post Date : Jan 13, 2012 18:37:30
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This heat gun from Makita has a variable temperature control 250 degree F- 1,100 degree F to take on an array of jobs like stripping paint and varnish, thawing frozen pipes, loosening tile and putty, remelting adhesives and more. It features a two-speed blower setting for 8CFM or 14CFM, and its thermocouple control maintains precise temperature so you don't destroy the material. A ceramic core protects the heating element for longer tool life. This heat gun is compact and lightweight for easy handling.

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