I suggest removing the solder after removing the part. Just flow the tabs and dwell with your iron until it melts on both sides, then gently work it out and remove heat. It has so much thermal mass that the solder braid is too much for many irons causing it to solidify on the other side and leaving no solder on the bottom to conduct heat. This is a recipe for ruined pads and traces.
The Japanese version has a standard part embedded in the back panel. I presume PAL models do too. Standard 5.5x2.1mm though it’s wired center-negative. The plastic part is not interchangeable so it’s a shame they don’t make replacements for the Japanese style.
So do I have to desolder the power output just to remove the plastic rear casing, or can I remove it without having to desolder anything? I'm trying to paint it black to match my black shell I bought separate. any advice? 🤷
Now I gonna learn how to solder. So, I can fix the one that was given too me. 🤣🤣🤣 I have 2 SNES. One won't read the cartridges. The other had a broken port that I know of.
I suggest removing the solder after removing the part. Just flow the tabs and dwell with your iron until it melts on both sides, then gently work it out and remove heat. It has so much thermal mass that the solder braid is too much for many irons causing it to solidify on the other side and leaving no solder on the bottom to conduct heat. This is a recipe for ruined pads and traces.
Thanks for the tip. I agree that on some boards... they are weak, and you can peal a pad... but the SNES boards are pretty robust.
The Japanese version has a standard part embedded in the back panel. I presume PAL models do too. Standard 5.5x2.1mm though it’s wired center-negative. The plastic part is not interchangeable so it’s a shame they don’t make replacements for the Japanese style.
So do I have to desolder the power output just to remove the plastic rear casing, or can I remove it without having to desolder anything?
I'm trying to paint it black to match my black shell I bought separate. any advice? 🤷
if it's the part with the plug.... yes, it has to be unsoldered since the plug is part of the rear plastic.
Now I gonna learn how to solder. So, I can fix the one that was given too me. 🤣🤣🤣 I have 2 SNES. One won't read the cartridges. The other had a broken port that I know of.
As far as soldering goes... this one isn't too bad. Just practice soldering some wires together first so you can see how solder flows. Good luck