Soldering Tools

Where a device stops being replaceable

Board-level repair is the point at which a device most shops call dead becomes fixable. These are the irons, tips and consumables for micro-soldering on phone, tablet and laptop boards.

Soldering irons suited to fine electronics rather than general workshop use

Tips and consumables for micro-soldering, which wear with regular use

Accessories supporting board-level rework

Buying in New Zealand

Micro-soldering equipment is thin on the ground locally, so most New Zealand technicians import it and wait. It is stocked here instead. Stock is held in Queenstown rather than ordered in per sale, so orders placed before the 2pm cut-off dispatch the same working day and reach most New Zealand addresses overnight. Local pickup is available by appointment, and repair shops and resellers can request trade pricing through wholesale deals. Specialist tooling is under logic board repair tools.

Questions answered

What temperature suits phone board soldering?

Most micro-soldering sits between 300 and 350 degrees Celsius. Higher temperatures lift pads and damage nearby components.

Do I need hot air as well as an iron?

For shield removal and chip work, yes. An iron alone covers connector and wire-level repairs but not surface-mount component removal.

Can a beginner learn board-level repair?

Yes, with practice on scrap boards first. Build heat control on dead boards rather than on a customer device.