This is all of the microsoldering equipment that we use in all of our Youtube videos and work that we do. We like to tinker with new tools, so this list will be updated as we get new tools.
Must Haves:
AmScope SM-4TPX Professional Trinocular Stereo Zoom Microscope with Simultaneous Focus Control, WH10x Eyepieces, 3.5X-45X Magnification, 0.7X-4.5X Zoom Objective, Ambient Lighting, Double-Arm Boom Stand, Includes 0.5X Barlow Lens
$507.99Professional stereo microscope with boom stand has long working distance to enable users to perform work or manipulate large items, including circuit boards and dental appliances Trinocular viewing head offers simultaneous viewing through eyepieces a... read more
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JBC NASE-1C Nano Rework Station 2 Tools
$1,606.50The NASE Station is the best solution for soldering and rework of SMT components requiring the highest precision. It works with the JBC Most Efficient Soldering System and the intelligent Hibernation mode. This station comes with the NT115-A Nano Han... read more
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Quick 861DW 1000W Digital Rework Station with LCD Display
Rework Station (1000W, LCD) 110 VAC Hot air station 1000 watts of power Three channels with programmable temperature and airflow Unit enters sleep mode when handle is placed in stand
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YIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station, High Power with 3 Memories, Airflow Efficiency, °F /°C Display, Accurate Temp.(212°F~932°F), Brushed Aluminum Panel & Safety Features
$69.99Quick Heating & Well-Built – The hot air gun heats up rapidly when picked up from the holder thanks to the improved heating element and heating system design. Plus, the control panel is made with solid & brushed aluminum to prevent leaving burnt mark... read more
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Smartmod Pro Tristar Tester Version 3.0 – iPhone/iPad Charging Chip/Dock Tester
$199.99Personal Note: This is the original tristar chip tester. I’ve been using this thing for a year or two now and I can tell you that this thing is essential for micro soldering. It saves so much time testing to see if your iphone or ipad has a charging port or charging chip problem. The tristar tester is especially great for ipads because this thing allows you to test whether there is a charging port fault or charging chip fault without disassembling the ipad first. The time save is well worth the money. We label this tool as an essential tool for micro soldering work. The device comes with a rechargeable micro usb port.
NICE-POWER DC Power Supply Variable, 30V 5A Adjustable Switching Regulated Power Supply with Encoder, Upgraded 3-Digits LED Display, Mini Regulated DC Bench Power Supply
【Upgraded High-precision encoder knob】Just "set" Voltage and Current instead of "adjust". You can press the Voltage and Current encoder knob to select the Digit you want to adjust, then rotate the knob to set the value from 0-9. Each Digit can be set... read more
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DIYPHONE Multipurpose Phone Current Test Cable DC Power Supply Dedicated Cable for iPhone 6 6S 7 8 X XS 11 12 13 14 15 pro max Motherboard Repair DC Power Cable
Compatible with most Android phones and iPhone iP6/6S/6P/6SP/7/7P/8/X/X MAX/XS MAX/11-13Pro MAX+ 14/14plus/14pro/14promax+15/15plus/15pro/15promax Support more than 100 kind Android phones: universal Phone DC Power Cables MECHANIC DC power cable for ... read more
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Qianli iPower Max iPhone 6 6P 6S 6SP 7 7P 8 8P X XS Xs Max DC Power Supply Cable
$24.99Personal Note: This dc power supply cable will boot the iPhone logic boards by itself, without the need for a battery and/or charge port. Just plug in one of the ends to your iPhone 6 6P 6S 6SP 7 7P 8 8P X, XS, Xs Max and then push the left button to turn the device on and the right button to boot the logic board. This is a must for iPhone logic board troubleshooting!
UNI-T Digital Multimeter Tester UT133A, AC DC Voltage Current Dmm Multimeter 6000 Counts Auto Ranging NCV Measures Volt Amp Ohm Capacitance Frequency Temperature, Continuity Diode Test, Palm Size
$32.99Palm Size & Versatile. UNI-T UT133A digital multimeter is a professional device designed for electric industry adopting intellectual ADC chip. Measure AC current up to 10A. ‒40℉~1832℉ (‒40℃~1000℃) temperature measurement. Auto ranging & 6000 Counts. ... read more
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Multimeter Probes with Super Fine Tips
$9.99Personal Note: These are the multimeter probes that we use with our multimeter. The tips are super fine and can fit between the small components. To sharpen them even further, I’d recommend buying a diamond sharpener from Amazon.
ZXW Tools v3.x 1-year License
$69.99Personal Note: This is an essential schematics tool used for troubleshooting logic board repair. Buy it if you are serious about microsoldering.
AmScope LED-144B-ZK Black 144 PCS Adjustable LED Ring Light for Stereo Microscope & Camera, with Power Adapter
144-LED ring light providing shadow free illumination Compact design with built-in dimmer Mounting size: up to 2.48" (63mm) in diameter The ring light has 2-3/8" (60mm) inside and 3-5/8" (92mm) outside diameters 110V to 240V wide band power supplies
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Mechanic IX5 Pro iPhone X/Xs/Xs Max/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max Heating Tool for Logic Board Separation
$54.99Personal Note: This is the latest version of the IX5 Pro, which supports the iPhone X, Xs, Xs Max, 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. This little mini heater works well. It is used to separate the top logic board from the middle layer, so that you can work on the inside of the sandwiched logic boards. It’s a cheaper alternative to the PPD-120, but it does the job well.
6-Port USB Ammeter
$34.99Personal Note: This thing is amazing. Before, we were buying and using multiple Drok usb ammeters, which cost about $10 each. In addition, we’d need to buy a multi-port usb charger. With this thing, you have six usb ammeters all bundled into one unit. The cables are all located on the right side and the lcd is easily readable on the left side. Amp draw goes up to 3A, I think. Throw away the Droks and get this thing.
JBC Tools C105-101 Soldering Tip - C105 Series Cartridge - Conical - 0.1 mm
CARTRIDGE TIP SOLDERING CNCL STGT 0.1 MM C105-101 Each
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JBC C105-105 Bent Tip (0.3mm)
$34.99Personal Note: This tip is the best bent tip for the JBC NASE series micro soldering station. It works on the NT105 Nano iron and NP105 Nano tweezers. I use this tip on my nano pencil and I use it often. Make sure that you set your temperature to around 290C or lower to preserve the tips, otherwise, they’ll wear out a lot faster. They are crazy expensive, so it’ll be in your best interest to preserve them. We were able to get our hands a bunch of these tips. These are genuine, original, and new JBC tips.
JBC C105-113 Conical Tip (0.3mm)
$34.99We use this tip for cleaning the pads after removing a chip. This conical tip is great when you need more thermal mass, especially for ground pads, since they are harder to apply and remove solder. Just make sure that you turn the temperature down (we use 290C) to preserve your tip, otherwise, they will wear out quickly.
Hakko C1390C Omnivise Board Holder for 852 Rework System and C1392B Rework Fixture
PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING The Omnivise was designed to hold printed circuit boards level while reworking them, but it can adapt easily to anything in the horizontal plane ESD safe Padded jaws to protect from damage to del... read more
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Mijing T22 Dual-Locking iPhone Logic Board Holder
$31.99Personal Note: Wow, I’ve been looking for a great locking logic board holder and this is it! Before this one, I was using a red FindX pcb holder that is actually very similar to this one, but this Mijing one is just as heavy duty, but it includes two locking mechanisms and it definitely holds an iPhone logic board much sturdier than the FindX one. This will be the only logic board holder that you’ll ever need for micro soldering.
2UUL Screwdriver Set (4 Pcs) Pentalobe - Convex Cross - Phillips - Tri-wing
$29.99Personal Note: This is the 2uul screwdriver set for iphone repair. These screwdrivers are pretty much the only ones that you’ll need for logic board repair. These 2uul brand screwdrivers are high quality and they have replaced my expensive Wiha drivers. You’ll receive 4 screwdrivers with this order, including pentalobe (black), convex cross (green), philips (red), and tri-wing (blue) screwdrivers.
Hakko 5-SA Straight Micro Tweezers
$9.99Personal Note: These are the best straight tweezers that I’ve used for the price. Even the super expensive Dumont’s don’t hold anything on these because these are super strong. One pair will last a long time. You won’t be disappointed.
Hakko 5B-SA Curved Micro Tweezers
$9.99Personal Note: These are the tweezers that we use every day. I bend them to more of a right angle. These tweezers are thin enough to squeeze into between chips and strong enough to grab a chip without compromise. If I had to choose one tweezer to get, then this would be it. I have about 10 of these that I just swap in and out.
Amtech VS-213-A-TF Tacky Flux 10cc w/Plunger and Tip
$17.99Personal Note: VS-213A-TF is the most recent and the most up-to-date no-clean tacky flux formulation by AMTECH. NC-559-TF should no longer be used because it is an outdated flux with old technology.
Kester 63/37 Tin/Lead Solder 0.5oz 0.031″
$9.99Personal Note: This is the solder that we use for everything. One roll of this should last you a while if you’re just a hobbyist. The solder is comprised of 63% tin and 37% lead. It has a high activity rosin RA core flux. This is the best solder for microsoldering. 1/2 ounce tube with a 0.031″ diameter.
Easy Braid OS-A-5AS 0.025″ No Clean Wick
$9.99Personal Note: Best wick that I’ve ever used for microsoldering. One 5′ roll should last a while.
Mechanic Low Melt Solder Paste Sn42/Bi58 138°C
$11.99Personal Note: This is the stuff that we use. It melts at 138°C. You won’t need it very often, so one vial of these and you should be set for a while. This stuff allows you to remove components and connectors without using the super high heat required to melt lead-free solder.
Mechanic Sn63/Pb37 Solder Paste 183°C
$9.99Personal Note: This is the solder paste that we use for all of our reballing. It melts at 183°C. It comes in a 42g plastic container. One container should last you a long time.
Mechanic Solder Paste for iPhone X/Xs/Xs Max Middle Layer Reballing 158°C
$11.99Personal Note: We use this solder paste for middle layer reballing on the iPhone X, Xs, and Xs Max. It’s a little stronger than the 138°C low melt solder, but doesn’t require as much heat to melt as the 183°C solder paste. It’s perfect for middle layer reballing. You really just need a dabble of this stuff on the end of your soldering tip to touch up any corroded pads. This stuff is perfect for that.
Green UV Curable Solder Mask
$5.99Personal Note: This is the green stuff that I use to cover exposed traces on the logic board. It comes in a tube as a liquid, but once UV light is applied to the liquid, it turns solid. One tube of this stuff should last you long, long time. No need for a plunger or needle because all you really need is a little bit of this stuff on the end of a needle.
5V 3W USB Powered 395nm UV Flashlight Torch Ultra Violet LED for UV Glue Curing, Pet Urine Stain Detector, Resin Cure 3D Print Cellphone Repair Tool
$13.79This UV Flashlight punches with high-beam intensity and massive flood that will illuminate anything fluorescent to reveal the mysteries behind, in seconds. Powered by 5V usb: you can power it with power bank or pc, making it super convenient and vers... read more
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Micro Wire Cutter – iPhone Shield Cutter
$9.99Personal Note: This is the best wire/shield cutter for micro soldering. I use this to cut the shields away from the newer model iPhones (X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max). With these newer models, you have to cut away the shields because using heating will disturb the the chips below the shields and then you will have other problems. I was using one of those Hakko CHP Micro Cutters for a long time, but these new wire cutters blow them away. Trust me, get one of these and you won’t regret it.
0.009MM Jumper Wire (Uncoated)
$9.99Personal Note: This is the smallest jumper wire that we’ve been able to find. It’s from Mechanic, so you know that it’s good stuff. We use this thin jumper wire for audio ic repairs, touch ic repairs and fixing torn pads. The wire is uncoated, so it's best for fixing torn pads or running jumpers of short distance. If you run this wire a longer distance, then it’s possible that it’ll short out due to it be uncoated, so it's best not to use this uncoated wire for long distance jumpers.
0.02mm Copper Jumper Wire
$6.99Personal Note: This stuff is great for running low voltage/current jumpers. We use this every day for everything from iPhone touch IC disease to running thin long jumpers for pads in the middle of a BGA chip. You won’t be disappointed. One roll should last forever.
0.10mm Jumper Wire (Coated)
$4.99Personal Note: This is a slightly bigger diameter jumper wire which we use for longer jumpers and jumpers that have pads missing. It’s sturdier, so you don’t have to worry about it breaking off easily. You should use this for high voltage/current jumper lines, like backlight jumpers.
Bertech High Temperature Tape, 1 Mil Thick, 3/4 Inch Wide x 36 Yards Long, Polyimide Film with Silicone Adhesive, 500°F Resistance, High Temp Resistant Polyimide Tape for Masking, Soldering and PCB
$10.82 ($0.10 / Foot)HIGH TEMPERATURE TAPE BASICS: Bertech High Temperature Tapes are also known as High Temperature Polyimide Masking Tapes and have an operating temperature of -73°C (-100°F) to 260°C (500°F) HIGH TEMPERATURE TAPE LENGTH: Bertech's High Temperature Tape... read more
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Kimtech 34133 Kimwipes Delicate Task Wipers, 1-Ply, 11 4/5 x 11 4/5, 198 Count (Pack of 15), White
Wipes easily wipe up liquids, dust and tiny particles and are designed for delicate tasks. POP-UP Box delivers one-at-a-time dispensing for minimized waste. Anti-static dispensing system reduces lint and electrostatic discharge (for sensitive environ... read more
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ForPro Professional Collection 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), Pure & Unadulterated Concentrated Alcohol, 32 Ounces
$8.99 ($0.28 / Fl Oz)Pure & Unadulterated Alcohol - Made from the highest grade, 99% pure isopropyl alcohol. High purity alcohol contains no inert ingredients be assured that you are getting the best and most reliable product like methanol and is not watered down so you ... read more
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Silicone Microwave Mat 12 Inch, Non Stick Turntable Safe Baking Mat for Kitchen, BPA Free Multi Purpose Heat Resistant Oven Mat, Trivet Mat, Placemat 2 Pack(Blue)
$8.98Safe Material: Made of food grade silicone anti-slip microwave cover, Heat resistant -40°F to 482°F. Soft, pliable and BPA free, The broad edge helps to easily lift out hot foods while keeping your hands safe from the heat. Proper Size: The diameter ... read more
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ProCase Screen Cleaning Pad Cloth Wipes for iPad, iPhone, MacBook, Tablets, Laptop Screen, Touch Screen Devices, Screen Cleaner for Cellphone, Computer, Camera, TV Screens -4 Pack, Black/Navy/Red
$9.99Works with all touch screen devices including iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad mini, MacBook, iPhone 15/14/13/12/11 Pro Max/15/14/13/12/11 Pro/15/14/13/12/11/Xs Max/XR/XS/X/8/7, Samsung S9/ S9+/ S10/ S10+ /Note 10 /Note 10+, Samsung Tablets and more Reusable... read more
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Hakko 51-S-SA Curved Super Fine Point Tweezers
$9.99Personal Note: These are strong, but thicker than the 5B-SA curved tweezers. I like them when I need some strength with my tweezers, like grabbing a bigger chip. They're not super thick, so you can really use these in place of the 5B-SA.
Hakko 611-1 Soldering Related Equipment and Materials/Reel stand
$14.89Trackable Shipping (Standard and Expedited) The package length is 2.9 centimeters The package height is 16.1 centimeters The package width is 12.1 centimeters
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14mp Tv Hdmi USB Industry Digital C-Mount Microscope Camera Tf Video Recoder DVR
$149.0014 megapixel Japanese Color CMOS sensor 1/2.3 inch Model: Camera with HDMI 1080P @60FPS USB2.0 @ 30FPS two output Transverse and vertical line: Support multi-color, 5 pcs of transverse lines/vertical lines, movable Video format: MP4(for TF card) ; Im... read more
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AmScope EP20X30 Pair of Super Widefield 20X Microscope Eyepieces (30mm), Black
$49.5320x Magnification Power 10mm Super Wide Field of View 30mm Mounting Size (in diameter) High Eye-point Design
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Microscope Adapter 0.5× C Mount Lens Adapter Set 23.2mm/30mm /30.5mm Ports for CCD Camera and Digital Eyepiece
$29.78[High Quality] This microscope adapter is made of high quality material, durable and easy to use. [Compact Size] Compact with the lens tube, so that the depth of insertion can be easily controlled. [Feature] Lens comes with blue anti-reflective coati... read more
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Hakko FA400-04 Bench Top ESD-Safe Smoke Absorber, 1-(Pack)
$81.67Can be operated standing up or laying down in a low-profile position Low profile position provides approximately 2-1/2 times the airflow and efficiency ESD-safe by design and is made of ESD-safe materials Activated Carbon filter contains over 8g of h... read more
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SPACE Seating Breathable Mesh Black Back and Padded Mesh Seat, 2-to-1 Synchro Tilt Control, Adjustable Arms and Lumbar Support with Gunmetal Finish Base Managers Chair
$293.68Breathable Mesh Back with Adjustable Lumbar Support Thick Padded Contour Seat One Touch Pneumatic Seat Height Adjustment 2-to-1 Synchrony Tilt Control with Adjustable Tilt Tension Green guard Indoor Air Quality Certified
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