Problem: Bad Solder Joint

First, remove the pedal from the enclosure and check every solder joint carefully. Each should have a smooth concave dome shape as shown to the right.

Most bad solder joints can be fixed easily by applying more heat to reflow the joint. Clean and tin your soldering iron, then touch the joint and watch the solder flow over the pad and the component, about 1-3 seconds, then let it cool.

If necessary, you may need to add additional solder when heating.

After this you can test it again before putting it back in the enclosure. Just be sure the PCBs are sitting on non-conductive surfaces (i.e., almost anything but metal).

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