How To Use A Desoldering Pump - IFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

A desoldering pump (or solder sucker) is a handy tool that sucks molten solder. You can use it to desolder through-hole components on a circuit board or to rework bad solder joints.

This guide shows how to use and clean iFixit’s desoldering pump. You may need to use some soldering wick to clean up any solder remnants—follow this guide on how to use soldering wick.

What you need

1. Step 1 Prime the pump

   Tool used on this step: Desoldering Pump $3.99 Buy

   • If this is your first time using a desoldering pump, try priming and activating the pump a few times before you use it for desoldering purposes.

   • Firmly grasp the desoldering pump with your hand.

   • Depress the plunger until it locks in place.

   • This primes the spring-loaded piston for suction.

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