http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/lg-dvd4.php

What kinda of soldering iron is that , and where can I find one?

(I just find the ones at radio shack too long for my taste and they dont see to work so great on small stuff)

go to RadioShack

Here is a list of Sku Numbers that you need:

64-2051 - 15-Watt Grounded Soldering Iron (it's a pencil point soldering iron)

64-2090 - Desoldering Braid

64-025 - Lead-Free Silver-Bearing Solder (MAKE SURE YOU GET THIS NUMBER ONLY!!!) DO NOT get any other solder...but this one

and you can get an antistatic wrist band too...it helps...

SnaveZ

The picture isn't of a soldering iron.. I think the red thing in the picture is a lead from a multimeter.

why?
-nB

because, with the regular lead solder, it is able to interfere with the metal/wires around it, so it can cause problems...

SnaveZ

try 640-0025

I work at the RadioShack...

if you still can't find that number...PM me...I can send you some...I have a new thing of it in the package still...

SnaveZ

Already own stuff from radio shack for soldering , as I said I don't like such a long distance between teh tip of the iron and my hand

It is probably one of the smaller sized irons for a hakko or weller station.

If you're really serious, I highly recommend the Hakko 936ESD. There is a tiny iron for it, but I've never used it. I hear people who have tried both hakko and weller preffer hakko.

Good luck in your searches!

PS: I HATE leadfree solder.

Forgive me for asking , but what is lead-free and what is non-lead-free? I'm not real good with terms (as you can probably tell) but I'm just assuming it's like the welding tool that dispences solder so I wouldnt have to hold a strand out?

Wait the solder not the iron right? just an explanation and I'll shut up about the lead free thing

This? http://www.hakkousa.com/products.asp?PID=936-12&page=1 (the 936ESD-11 (small)

Yaya. Lead-free is the solder type. They only put 3% lead in the solder for health purposes, but it sucks ass for SMD-type work ie) modding. I believe tin has a much higher melting point, so you need to really over-expose components to get the solder to stick.

Just my own opinion - I can't use the stuff.

I like high-tech silver bearing solder, tho. The silver makes it really pliable or somthing... not too sure why they put it in, but I like it alot.

I like that soldering iron , but I wouldnt be exactly sure how high to set the temp , but it's about $95 , I cant get one too soon it seems (unless there's like some online store that's much cheaper)

Ohhhh, Rat Shack employee, it's clear now

Nothing wrong with 60/40 or 62/36/2 solder... I'd suggest it over lead-free solder any day.

Took the words from my mouth!

The only lead free solder I've ever not hated is the indium alloy stuff, but it's melting point is so low it's useless for regular electronic work.
-nB

I use 60/40 solder from radio shack , but I find it too thick of a strand to work with and it usually wont get off my stupid tip...

Look for MultiCore brand solder. They make some very thin solder.
-nB