Can PS2 mouse connector be replaced? 1

[garebo]

I mangled a pin on The ps2 connector on the logitech keyboard i use for testing.
Is it easier or better to replace the cord or can i simply cut the ps2 connector off and put another one on by soldering the wires together and taping each one?
Its a standard logitech keyboard.
I am afraid that since i bent the pin quite badly and i have it straightened out enough that it works, but since i will use it for testing and that means on and off, on and off, that sooner or later this one pin will break off and become embedded in the ps2 socket of the motherboard. I managed to get one out for a customer once but i would like to avoid having to do that and fix this keyboard in advance.
Any hints would be appreciated.
thanks

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[garebo]

I forget, did try it with the toothpick by the way.


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[micker377]

Did you: tin both connectors on the board - holding with toothpick - tin both ends of the tiny chip, put chip in place and hold with toothpick, touch each end(quickly) with the tip of iron. If not successful, remember I said "I used to do this"! <grin>

 

[garebo]

Not sure what you mean by "tin"
The solder is the all-in-one variety of hi-tech solder, very very fine stuff.
I put some solder on the tip, could that be what "tin" means. I did the rest as described.
Main problem is that the chip is so small you can barely see it. I think i need a smaller iron with a smaller tip.
LIke maybe something like about 7 watts, mine is something like 40 watts w standard tip.
I think i need to find someone with experience like you have. What a shame too, such a great board!


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[micker377]

I know what you mean about "experience", I once had a working relationship with a small ISP that was amazed that anyone actuall worked on circuit boards! They grew up with the attitude that you could only replace boards. As for equipment, yes you need a different set up. My "soldering station" is regulated from 7 - 35 watts. The tips I use are standard tips, filed down (manually) to a needle point. You can actually stab yourself with one! "Tinning" means to apply fresh solder to attaching points before you set the parts in place. This way, you only use the solder that is already on the attaching points. Makes a cleaner junction, with no excess solder. They told us in the Army that if regular soldering (as opposed to tinning) was used in a missle, it would never get off the ground due to extra weight! But then, can you trust anything the Army says?

 

[garebo]

They told us in the Army that if regular soldering (as opposed to tinning) was used in a missle, it would never get off the ground due to extra weight!
Funny!
I do the same when doing plumbing, i use a ton of solder where a pro comes along and uses a bit. I may use more solder but i bet my joint would take more cold weather before it came apart!!

But when doing this stuff it takes the rite tools and less is more!


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