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!

AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope

by AmScope
Personal Note: Only if you’re in a pinch; I’d get the professional Amscope instead
Price: $189.98

Kohree Hot Air Rework Station

by Kohree
Personal Note: Hot air is hot air right?
Price: $88.99

Hakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station

by Hakko
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.
Price: $96.72

Uni-T 139C Digital Multimeter

by Signstek
Personal Note: Nice multimeter with a loud beep
Price: $66.00