[DMCForum] Re: Tail-light circuit boards - soldering ok?

["ryanpwright" <yahoo1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lakelanier20" <derek4567@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi everyone, 
>    I guess most people know about the "tempermental connectivity" fix 
> of installing the Radio Shack machine screws and nuts through the 
> rivets and tightening them down.  But I was wondering, is it ok to 
> just put a drop of solder next to each of the rivets?  (so that half 
> the drop touches the base of the socket, and the other half touches 
> the metal surface of the circuit board).  Has anyone done this?  I 
> would like to solder rather than put in the screws and nuts, but 
> thought I'd ask all the experienced folk first if there are any 
> problems with doing so.
> 
> Thanks,
> -Derek L.
> VIN 5302

I soldered mine. Worked great. Just be careful that you don't "build
up" too much solder. Keep it smooth. If you have a big glob of solder
sitting on there, the boards won't fit properly when you try to
reinstall them into the light housing.

-Ryan

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