Hot flow soldering via Convection Oven - Brings a 9800GT back from the dead!

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Thought this might be interesting for you all!

Long story short, dead 9800GT given to me by a friend. Artifacting like mad, crashing, etc.

So what do to?

First, we prep the card:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt0UMJOtvhE

Second, we cook the card:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaZ9YKmoQWs

Third, we reassemble the card:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_neMli1z6g

Finally, we enjoy the card!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14i05IuBVGI

Temperature testing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHEDx-3AQY0

I can't tell you how many Xboxes, PS3s, motherboards, and what not I've managed to reflow with this freaking oven. First video card, though ;)
 
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LMAO I had no idea! That's awesome, glad to spread some knowledge :)
 
I've used infrared soldering stations to do this before but have also used a heat gun and oven . The heat gun and over and do a good job. If you use one of the later I found putting some solder on top so I can see it melt to know I'm at the right temp can help.
 
An infrared thermometer would be helpful, right?

Have any suggestions on good ones?
 
I just fixed my PS3 last week by baking its motherboard. 425F for 8 minutes, aluminum foil over the caps and anything else that might not like high heat, let cool for 30 minutes and it works like a charm now. Maybe I can get through The Last of Us before it dies again!
 
joecop120 said:
An infrared thermometer would be helpful, right?

Have any suggestions on good ones?
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I have a Fluke, but most any will work well enough!

dealmaster said:
I just fixed my PS3 last week by baking its motherboard. 425F for 8 minutes, aluminum foil over the caps and anything else that might not like high heat, let cool for 30 minutes and it works like a charm now. Maybe I can get through The Last of Us before it dies again!
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I have a PS3 of my own I'm about to go flow, LOL - I also have another Xbox360 to do, sheesh.
 
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