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Saw a repair shop in Austin using a $20 hot air station on a MacBook logic board
One side says it's a total hack job that'll damage the board, the other says it gets the job done for simple reflows. What's your take on cheap tools for serious repairs?
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lisa8393mo ago
That $20 tool probably works fine for most jobs. People just like to gatekeep with expensive gear.
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hugo503mo ago
Agree with Lisa, gatekeeping is real. That twenty dollar station can handle basic stuff like reflowing a loose HDMI port or fixing a cracked solder joint. It's like saying you need a pro saw to cut a 2x4. Sure, the expensive gear has better control for big chips, but for most small shops, the cheap tool gets the work done and paid for.
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