Hakko FM-2032/FX-951 review, micro pencil soldering iron & station.
Here
I go over the
Hakko FX-951 soldering station and the FM-2032 micropencil soldering iron.
I'll discuss what I like about it, what I don't like about it, and most importantly show it in use performing some real world tasks on difficult to rework motherboards. This way you can decide for yourself if it is a worthwhile tool for your collection.
As always, if you want to learn how to fix motherboards, watch this channel, or come to our tutoring!
http://www.rossmanngroup.com/logic-board-repair-training-class/
00:00:00 -
Introduction to FM-2032
00:01:52 - Annotation to
JBC vs Hakko review where you can see the Hakko does what the JBC does for less.
00:06:38 - Introduction to
LCD connector we will be replacing with the FM-2032
00:07:50 - Discussion of
interface of Hakko FX-951 station
00:08:50 - Hakko FR-801 removes old connector
00:12:10 - Solder spool
Louis uses
00:15:50 - Hakko FM-2027 wicks old solder
00:19:30 - New LCD connector placed
00:20:30 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil begins soldering LCD connector
00:21:25 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil effortlessly solders ground plane
00:24:10 -
What is the cheap alternative to the FM-2032?
00:25:44 - Annotation to JBC vs Hakko review
00:26:25 - OH WHOOPS A BRIDGE!!!!
00:26:40 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil clears huge solder bridge
00:28:13 - Hakko 599B tip cleaner discussion
00:28:40 - OH WHOOPS BENT
PINS!!!!
00:28:50 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil moves pins back into placed
00:32:40 -
Connector after ultrasonicing
00:32:50 - OH NO A RIPPED
PAD!!!
00:36:21 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil runs a jumper to pin atop ripped solder pad
00:39:15 - LCD connector on logic board works
00:40:16 -
Online shopping for the Hakko FM-2032 micropencil and FX-951 station.
00:40:45 - Louis' endorsement of all-spec.com (not paid endorsement, endorsement based on them being one of the few companies to not repeatedly fuck up my orders)
00:41:30 -
Begin shopping for station
00:42:00 - Hakko FM-2032 micropencil soldering iron & holder shopping
00:42:35 -
Zoom in on the Hakko FX-951 station & FM-2032 micropencil with stand, demonstrating how the FM-2032 fits into the stand for the FM-2027 iron. We use the same stand to save space on the desk by having only one stand, & money by not paying extra for another stand.
00:43:42 - Hakko FX-951 interface discussion and demonstration
00:45:23 - How to set temperature on Hakko FX-951
00:47:30 - More shopping and opinions on the options. Is it worth paying the extra $63 for the holder when it doesn't even come with the tip cleaner?
00:48:20 - Commentary on placement of key on Hakko FX-951 and how it hurts one's thumb when swapping handpieces
00:52:04 -
Final thoughts on Hakko FX-951
00:52:13 -
Contrast in price to JBC soldering station - $770 vs. $414(approximately) and you get a 2ND IRON!!