iFixit’s Soldering 101: Beginners Guide

Learning to solder is an essential step in leveling up your repair skills and it’s also your gateway to some really awesome maker projects. In this video we’ll cover the bare minimum you’ll need to get started including tools and gear, safety precautions, and of course some basic soldering skills. Get a bundle to start your soldering journey! Soldering Splint Desoldering Pump Lead-Free Solder Chapters! 00:00 Intro 00:17 Tools Needed To Get Started 01:38 Safety Precautions 01:57 Wear Safety Goggles 02:21 Fume Extraction 02:47 Through Hole Soldering 04:17 How to Solder 04:55 How to Desolder 05:28 Tips and Tricks 06:00 Final Thoughts Subscribe to our channel for all our latest teardown and repair videos! Follow us on Twitter: Check us out on Facebook: Join 300,000 other fixers who subscribe to our newsletter: