[NTLUG:Discuss] WTH: ( want to hire ) Electronic Hardware Geek ( for TiVo Upgrade )

[Greg Edwards]

Steve Baker wrote:
> Jack Snodgrass wrote:
> 
>> Tivo does run Linux in case you didn't know... so this is a linux 
>> related post. ;)
>>    I need someone to solder 2 surface mount memory chips
>> ( 50 legs each ) to my TiVo motherboard.

> 
> 
> That either requires specialised equipment or a magnifying
> glass and a VERY steady hand!
> 
> The way those chips are normally mounted is to glue them
> onto the board in roughly the right place - then to use
> a very hot heat gun to melt the solder on all of the legs
> simultaneously.  The surface tension of the solder pulls
> the chip into precise alignment.  It has to be done fast
> though or you'll damage the chip.
> 

I've worked with some hardware engineers that would beat you over the 
head with a 2x4 for that suggestion ;)  Then again I have seen stranger 
things done before.

I can't solder to save my life but I've watched some real artists at 
work before.  Solder gun, solder feeder (can't remember the real name), 
and good light is all they need.  Pop that puppy in, flip the board 
over, and away they go, smoke and solder chips flying all over the place.

Jack, if nobody offers up give Tanner's a call.  If they can't do it I'm 
sure they can point you in the right direction.

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Greg Edwards
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