Beginner’s Package (Cost: $350)

The basic tools for microsoldering are a microscope, a hot air rework station, a soldering station and a multimeter. With this package, you can do BGA chip repairs, backlight filters, and basic troubleshooting. Microsoldering will be a little bit harder with these less expensive tools, but you can get away with them. This will allow you to try your hand at microsoldering before investing thousands of dollars and finding out that you don’t like it.

Don’t forget about the essentials too!

See larger image AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 10X and 20X Magnification, 1X Objective, LED Lighting, Boom-Arm Stand, 110V-120V Personal Note: Only if you’re in a pinch; I’d get the professional Amscope instead New From: $223.99 In Stock Buy from Amazon

See larger image Kohree Hot Air Soldering Station,110V 858D Hot Air Rework SMD Solder Blower Heat Gun LED Digital Screen for Electronics Repairing Personal Note: Hot air is hot air right? New From: $44.99 In Stock Buy from Amazon

See larger image Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station FX-888D FX-888 (blue & yellow) Personal Note: This is the beginner soldering station from Hakko. Quality iron, but not as good as the FX-951 or the FM-202/FM-203. New From: $104.95 In Stock Buy from Amazon

See larger image UNI-T UT39C+ Digital Multimeter NVC Auto Range With LCD Backlight Data Hold Multimetro Frequency Temperature tester Personal Note: This is a great little multimeter. It has continuity mode, diode mode, voltage mode, capacitance mode and a thermocouple. Just about everything that you’ll need for microsoldering. New From: $28.99 In Stock Buy from Amazon