How to remove / solder a PLCC LED for gauge / hvac work PICS
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We also now stock a longer festoon for the xA as well!
http://store.garage1217.com/new-alum...519416839.html
And for those that have older clusters with twist style bulbs, we have our custom built led replacements that cast a very even light! Mr2 guys are going nuts for them! I bet the Lexus guys will catch on quick as well!
http://store.garage1217.com/custom-t...tput-bulb.html
#170
my question is how do you accomplish a 2 tone effect with the stock gauge faces. do I have to use some screens of some sort? I want the numbers to light up white and the outter lines red. or am i stuck lighting up a single color?
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out of curiosity, i just ordered a set of leds for the conversion. last night i took apart my hvac controls just to see what i was up against, and came across one issue. how do u swap out the leds for the lcd display? do u have to undo all the little solder pins holding the lcd connectors because there is a plastic bezel that the lcd sits on thats in the damn way of the led? any input would be appreciated.
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Correct, you need to de-solder all of the pins with a solder sucker and carefully remove the screen. If it is not done properly and if you pull on the screen at all with one of the leads attached it will crack and be useless. This is the #1 issue I see from diy customers. Just take your time and make sure each pin is free.
#179
whats the best way to remove the old IC off the HVAC board? desoldered the two contact legs but the body is pretty reistant in coming off the board. also, what weller iron would you recommend to a DIY'er for doing these swaps? the 15w iron from radioshack gets me by on clusters, but looking to upgrade. any suggestions welcomed.
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The only budget iron I will recommend is this unit. They are many times better than any irons you will find in the $200-$500 range, and I mean leaps and bounds better and I stand by that statement. Once you use one, you will know why I recommend it
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9749
For a tip, use either of these for plcc work.
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8401
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8402
For de-soldering the IC, I set my iron to 350C and set the tip at the edge of the metal on the top of the ic. Let it sit for about 5-10 seconds until you see the flux start to boil on the sides of the ic, then lift hard using the tip of the iron and it will pop loose.
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/9749
For a tip, use either of these for plcc work.
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8401
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/8402
For de-soldering the IC, I set my iron to 350C and set the tip at the edge of the metal on the top of the ic. Let it sit for about 5-10 seconds until you see the flux start to boil on the sides of the ic, then lift hard using the tip of the iron and it will pop loose.
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