Reddit reviews BACOENG 110V Digital 858D SMD Hot Air Rework Station Solder Blower Heat Gun
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110V, 700W, Temperature range: 212-896℉(100-480 ℃), Noise: ≤50dBClosed Circuit Sensor, microcomputer zero-crossing soft touch temperature control, LED visual display, high power, rapid rise of temperature, accurate and stable temperature, little influence of air soldering without lead.Adjustable air flow, large and soft air flow, easy adjustment of temperature, suitable for multiple usages.Hnad handle with sensor switch, the system will turn into the working mode while the handle is held; and the system will standby while the handle is put on the holder, which is very convenient for operation.Brushless fan with long lifetime, low noise; high quality heating element with good quality heating wire and double efficiency at the same power will prolong its life and save energy
I would stay away from the cheap no-name all in one solutions. They tend to be pretty crappy. Look at some of the nicer options from Hakko or Weller. You really only need a 100$ish soldering iron to do incredible work (obviously nicer IS better, but the returns are diminishing). Check out this one from Hakko: Hakko FX888D,T18-B,BL,I,D24,D32,C05,S7,599-029 Soldering Station with T18-B/BL/I/D24/D32/C05/S7/599-029 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C2BHTBI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ohkZDb6WW5TJY
That set meets all of your needs and more. That, plus a cheap air station like this: BACOENG 110V Digital 858D SMD Hot Air Rework Station Solder Blower Heat Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRQX15Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ojkZDbTDPH5PN
and a cheap extractor, and you are more then set.
> Without a soldering microscope and hot air (hot air being more critical) it's going to be challenging.
Oh man, gotta say that your post worried me a little...
But would it be as hard if all I want is to reflow? I mean, I don't need to replace the port, and (I think) I don't need to detach it and resolder it.
I reckon I could get a separate hot air. Someone suggested a generic one which is cheap enough, in the other post you replied to on advising for a soldering station.
Nope, sorry lol. You don't want to remove the solder from the pads, just the component from the solder pads. You need a hot air gun to heat up all the pads at once (while avoiding hitting other components) and tweezers to then pluck it off while hot
This is an example of what you would need:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BRQX15Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R6ZwCbGMH8H5N