Key fob works!!! Car started right up! Another satisfied customer! Thanks Northridge Fix! Now have to clean the rats nests out because car sat for 4 years!
Thank you for taking the time to provide the "IR fragility" demonstration, Alex. Wow, that is SUPER heat sensitive!! ALL products that I have purchased have made me money and continue to do so (ie longevity and quality). Shipping has been sent out fast and arrived as fast as can be possible (California to Florida is a lot of real estate to travel) and thank you for taking the time to post these videos. Goodness knows you have a plethora of work and are extremely busy. It is very much appreciated. Blessings to you and your family...
I love your guys flux. There’s really nothing like it. Still working on my batch from guys over two years ago and still works awesome. I might’ve over ordered, but after I tried your stuff I stocked up.
You asked for comments on braid wick... When I first got mine I had a super cheap soldering iron, and I didn't like it much. It was because I didn't have enough heat transfer. My new iron works great with the premium braid and it holds way more solder than the cheap stuff.
I am confused why the soldering iron could be used to successfully attach the new component to the board, but when it was used to try to remove it from the board, it made the component's metal edges pop out.
that's because the solder iron was touching the solder pads, not the component itself. the tip already had a bit of solder, so by touching only the pads he was able to solder it back. solder moves to wherever there is heat and flux.
@@DPLS77 So, when installing the component, you are just letting hot solder flow into the joint, while to remove it, you are heating the joint; is that the answer?
When attaching the new component, heat was only applied only to the pad, and withdrawn the split second that the solder flowed. Then the component dropped down into place. The component only experienced heat momentarily. When unsoldering, the component will not magically jump up and away from the pad (and connected heat), as it is held / fixed in place by its other soldered joint. Timing is critical for this repair, as is where the heat is applied to. It's best to have a bunch of spares when attempting this kind of repair, as the success rate can be low.
instead of using the iron delicately to solder on the IR emitter , you could have simply used the same method you used to desolder it from the donor , AKA heating from the bottom . would have been much easier
Great/Educational video on how to handle difficult/plastic components. Going to show to be Gr 12s tomorrow :) Are there any other types of components you would have to use this technique on?
Good morning NorthridgeFix. I really enjoy the work and interested trying this as a hobby. Wanted to try console repair in the future. Possible suggestion for the equipment to repair console for a starter hobby? I’ve built computers, solder repair on Trane fan control boards as part of my career as a building stationary engineer. Thanks you!
Mercedes engineering is so bad. That LED should last forever. It's only on for a few minutes its whole life. They over drive a part to save a few pennies that guarantees you buy a new FOB every few years for $350.
Hands of a surgeon, problem solving of a programmer. Seeing you work is a thing of beauty my friend.
Key fob works!!! Car started right up! Another satisfied customer! Thanks Northridge Fix! Now have to clean the rats nests out because car sat for 4 years!
I don't think some skilled surgeons are as precise as this brother.
Depends on the surgery type.
This guy is not a repair guy, he is an artist.👌
"If you did not receive your package on time, do not leave a comment" LOL the gangsterest gangster
A real inspiration watching a true professional at work. Your skill is truly excellent.
Thank you from Australia. Graeme
Thank you for taking the time to provide the "IR fragility" demonstration, Alex. Wow, that is SUPER heat sensitive!! ALL products that I have purchased have made me money and continue to do so (ie longevity and quality). Shipping has been sent out fast and arrived as fast as can be possible (California to Florida is a lot of real estate to travel) and thank you for taking the time to post these videos. Goodness knows you have a plethora of work and are extremely busy. It is very much appreciated. Blessings to you and your family...
I used your braid wicking technique, and it worked great. Many thanks.
All items I have ordered have shipped out super quick. I have ordered many items, many times.
I love your guys flux. There’s really nothing like it. Still working on my batch from guys over two years ago and still works awesome. I might’ve over ordered, but after I tried your stuff I stocked up.
Thr low melt solder I bought a year or so ago worked great! Super fast shipping too.
That was surgical precision Alex.. Beautiful work! 👍👍
Great work as always. Precise and delicate.
The grinding pin thumbnail got me in the door today hahaha always love when this tool is brought into the mix. Always love these videos!
Another masterfully done project my friend. A thing of beauty
Thank you, not only did I gain some experience through your channel, but I also learned some English sentences while speaking
It's a patience and skill exercise. Soldering a brittle tiny plastic piece of a half rice grain sized demands mastery af
I bet you can solder a snowball to a steel plate with that skill level! Nice repair.
You asked for comments on braid wick... When I first got mine I had a super cheap soldering iron, and I didn't like it much. It was because I didn't have enough heat transfer. My new iron works great with the premium braid and it holds way more solder than the cheap stuff.
Alex you are the best of the best i am your big fan , how you are soldering , just amazing , unbelievable !
It's always nice to see your work style. Nothing more than experience. Greetings!
Amazing steady hands for a very difficult repair
He's a sensitive little LED. Nicely done!!
wow, you made it look easy! My first time attempting to repair one of these made a plastic mess!
Eid Mubarak Ali and your family love your videos from Pakistan
This repair really shows the importance of having a soldering tip that holds the solder.
Work of an artist. Very well done
#998👍
I should have waited for #999 😂
The infrared emitter looks like it sat under an infrared heater, perhaps trying to get a tan for the summer 🤣
Wow better than factory !!
What is used during 'cleanup'? isopropyl?
Yes. Use 99% available on Amazon.
99% isopropyl
Could a standard ir smd led be used instead?
nice work. nutty that they make that component so sensitive
Wow, a difficult incredible precise reparation
Great fix again! 👍👍👍
Amazing soldering skills !😊
would try electrically conductive 2 part epoxy to attach that IR sensor. need not worry about melting plastic. rough up apposing ends first
Can i use the mini soldering iron with a portable battery pack
Another job well done!
Nice job. You are truly a master.
Surgical👏🏻👏🏻
You are simply the best 👍👍👍
I wish this stuff had been available when I was a teanager
Kids today don't realise how lucky they are
Or a coffeenager but no sodanager!
Beautiful work.
Thank you Alex
Nicely done!
You can also find the Benz S500 in our shop. If you buy 3 you get a discount.
Bajram Mubarak brother from Europe :-D
It would also be possible to use solder paste and heat it from below, if possible. No?
Back side of the board also has a similar IR component.
@@NorthridgeFix It's understandable then, you're right, Alex. ;)
Great job.
You are a friggen MASTER
ALEX ELECTRONIC SURGEON 😊. AMAZING...
Well done
I am confused why the soldering iron could be used to successfully attach the new component to the board, but when it was used to try to remove it from the board, it made the component's metal edges pop out.
that's because the solder iron was touching the solder pads, not the component itself. the tip already had a bit of solder, so by touching only the pads he was able to solder it back. solder moves to wherever there is heat and flux.
The answer is in the video. You're not paying attention.
@@DPLS77 So, when installing the component, you are just letting hot solder flow into the joint, while to remove it, you are heating the joint; is that the answer?
When attaching the new component, heat was only applied only to the pad, and withdrawn the split second that the solder flowed. Then the component dropped down into place. The component only experienced heat momentarily.
When unsoldering, the component will not magically jump up and away from the pad (and connected heat), as it is held / fixed in place by its other soldered joint. Timing is critical for this repair, as is where the heat is applied to. It's best to have a bunch of spares when attempting this kind of repair, as the success rate can be low.
@@NorthridgeFix Lol
wow, impressive skills good Sir!
instead of using the iron delicately to solder on the IR emitter , you could have simply used the same method you used to desolder it from the donor , AKA heating from the bottom . would have been much easier
The customer was the technician trying to fix the FOB for the real customer😂
Great repair
That was crazy. thanks for sharing
What year s500
I would have taken it out mechanicaly. But congrats to your way!
If you tried our wicks and the other wicks what do you think? I think I can buy much more other wicks for the same amount. 😅
Otherwise - great repair.
Great stuff great technique
Awesome job
Good information
better than factory!
We have picture! Can't believe.
I was holding my breath the whole time you were removing the doner IR led.
😂😂😂
it's like trying to solder a stick of butter, wow... xD
Perfect beter than factory 😅
عيدكم مبارك وكل عام انتم بخير
Pads #2 still out of stock 😢
#2 and #4 are on the way.
@@NorthridgeFix
Yahoo! 🙂
Better than factory
Impressive
Who also tried to blow the grinded plastic pieces away 😂
Nice
Are IR led super sensitive to heat or something ? I don't see the point of them having such a fragile packaging.
Plastic parts in engine, sensors which goes faulty all the time, low quality keys. They do it because it means more money for them.
Planned obsolescence most likely
How else are they going to sell you a new car?
This is why we watch NFR👍🇬🇧
@@kkeestar yup, how they are gonna charge hundreds of dollars if not for fragile components that costs cents?
Good🌹👍👍
Awesome ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
your master
Came in for repair.
Great/Educational video on how to handle difficult/plastic components. Going to show to be Gr 12s tomorrow :)
Are there any other types of components you would have to use this technique on?
Good morning NorthridgeFix. I really enjoy the work and interested trying this as a hobby.
Wanted to try console repair in the future.
Possible suggestion for the equipment to repair console for a starter hobby?
I’ve built computers, solder repair on Trane fan control boards as part of my career as a building stationary engineer. Thanks you!
You forgot to say “better than factory” 😅
Best of the Better than Factory 100%
🎉
melted like a butter
Mercedes engineering is so bad. That LED should last forever. It's only on for a few minutes its whole life. They over drive a part to save a few pennies that guarantees you buy a new FOB every few years for $350.
These hands are supposed to be in surgery somewhere. Definitely not in some PC service center!
This is his form of surgery. Repairing and breathing life into electronics that are thought to be dead.
Why torture yourself like this and not use a hot plate?!!!
KBIR!
#❤
Did any cops show up when you pressed the panic button?
Wooow
Beater then factore
Low grade plastic engineered to be flimsy so buy a new one when they fail
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You're a brain surgeon!
more women in power no more war haha
1st an 1st 🤣
14:51 better than factory :D almost.....