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How does one solder a capacitor ? (lemmy.nz)
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Hi, i have a quite beefy condensator which need soldering up, are there any precautions i need to take in order to not fuck it up ? Edit : Thx for all the feedback. Went well, did no die :D

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[-] Gladaed@feddit.org 10 points 2 days ago

Hot solder on the tip of the iron, coat the wire, touch hot wire to lead, done.

Be quick and heat everything but the cap. They aren't exceptionally difficult to solder. Just don't heat it excessively.

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