Comments on: Your First Arcade Toolbox https://artold.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/06/08/your-first-arcade-toolbox/ Fix The Game, Play The Game Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Jonathan Leung https://artold.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/06/08/your-first-arcade-toolbox/comment-page-1/#comment-3984 Jonathan Leung Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:49:40 +0000 http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/?p=12#comment-3984 John,

Thanks for the great site comment. I’ll return the favor by saying great question. There are times when the higher wattage definitely comes in handy. We like to use solder wick (or braid) on boards and when the solder is old the extra wattage helps melt it down. That being said, it’s really all about what’s your more comfortable with. If you feel like the 40 watt is too high then keep a 25 watt around as well for those smaller jobs. Even better, you can get you a soldering iron with a temperature adjustment. Weller makes some great ones around the $100 range that should be able to handle any project you face.

We have also featured your question on episode 22 of our Q&A podcast. Please listen to it for more of our thoughts on your question. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair.

]]> By: John https://artold.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/06/08/your-first-arcade-toolbox/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 John Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:24:54 +0000 http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/?p=12#comment-3625 Hey guys, great site. In regard to a soldering iron, do you guys recommend 40W over 25W? If so why? I ask because I’m in the middle of a cap kit and lifted a trace by applying too much heat. I’m thinking 40W might be too much..???

]]> By: Arcade Repair Tips - Safely Discharge An Arcade Monitor https://artold.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/06/08/your-first-arcade-toolbox/comment-page-1/#comment-154 Arcade Repair Tips - Safely Discharge An Arcade Monitor Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:45:09 +0000 http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/?p=12#comment-154 [...] Before you touch anything in the arcade cabinet, make sure the power is switched off and the game is unplugged. Also make sure that you have assembled your monitor discharge tool and have an insulated flat-head screwdriver to use with it. For more information on this, please view our post on Your First Arcade Toolbox. [...]

]]> By: Arcade Repair Tips - Replacing A Plug On A Power Cord https://artold.arcaderepairtips.com/2009/06/08/your-first-arcade-toolbox/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Arcade Repair Tips - Replacing A Plug On A Power Cord Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:41:02 +0000 http://www.arcaderepairtips.com/?p=12#comment-144 [...] Once you have determined that your plug is damaged, we can now begin the process of replacing it. Let’s talk about what tools you will need. You will need a screwdriver (phillips or flat depending on your plug), a pair of wire cutters and a pair of wire strippers. We have also found it helpful to have a pocket knife or razor blade handy in case you have to cut the jacket (or outside cord wrapping). If you have any other questions about these tools please refer to our post on Your First Arcade Toolbox. [...]

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