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FixHub Portable Soldering Station: What is the max temperature?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:08:13 -0700

How high does the temperature go? Will this be hot enough to repair game console hdmi ports that require a big heat output? I’m also curious to know if y’all will be selling a portable hot air station as well.

⟐ Commented setembro 16, 2024 at 12:08 GMT-7

FixHub Smart Soldering Iron: What USB-PD version?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:54:53 -0700

What is the USB-PD version of the board?

⟐ Answer accepted setembro 16, 2024 at 2:54 GMT-7

iFixit Soldering: What power range for the iron please?

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:46:35 -0700

PCB < 40W, mains cable ... 80+
what range please

⟐ Commented setembro 13, 2024 at 11:46 GMT-7

Hakko Soldering: S-E error won't go away Hakko FM203

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:20:07 -0700

I've tried unplugging and replugging the tips to my new FM203 but the error message won't go away. How can this be fixed?

⟐ Edited julho 31, 2024 at 13:20 GMT-7

Dremel MultiPro 395: Why is my device running at inconsistent speeds?

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:24:04 -0700

I plugged my device in and it will either turn on and run super fast or super slow and nowhere in the middle. How can I go about fixing this problem?

⟐ Commented abril 13, 2023 at 6:24 GMT-7

Black and Decker BDEDMT: My drill is slow. How do I fix this problem?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:27:34 -0700

So in recent times, my drill has worked properly but this time I feel something is wrong with it because it is reacting very slowly compared to the other times I've used it.

⟐ Commented novembro 23, 2021 at 5:27 GMT-7

DeWalt DCD771C2: DeWalt lithium ion 18v issues

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 03:55:44 -0700

Hoping someone can help me out here I have 4 x 18v li ion batteries 2 of which are 5 months old & 2 which are 8 months old. When at work the other day one of the batteries ran out so I put it on charge to discover my other 3 were also flat, after charging all 4 batteries until the charge complete light came ON I went to use them to find that they all went flat after about 5 seconds of pressing the trigger on the drill so I then tried these batteries in other cordless tools such as my impact driver with no luck.

I tested each battery with a multimeter and each battery had between 10-11 volts.

I find it hard to believe all 4 batteries would die on the same day so I stuck my multimeter in the charger and although the 'charging' light would not flash the charger was out putting pulses of between .5 - 3.5v DC, is this normal?

Does anyone know a method of pinpointing the problem? Eg battery cell test or charger test?

⟐ Commented agosto 17, 2021 at 3:55 GMT-7

DeWalt DC970: Chuck removal DC970 Dewalt 18 volt cordless

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:39:01 -0700

How is the chuck removed? Screwtype and size?

⟐ Answer deleted junho 22, 2021 at 15:39 GMT-7

Makita GA4030K: Angle grinder won't turn on after I dropped it.

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:45:09 -0700

I was using my angle grinder to work on a small project the other evening when I was startled and dropped the grinder off of my work bench. Now, when I try to use it, the grinder won’t turn on at all. I tried plugging it into several different outlets throughout my house and that doesn't seem to be the problem so I think it must be the grinder itself. Is there any way to fix this?

⟐ Commented junho 13, 2020 at 14:45 GMT-7

Drill Master Heat Gun: Is this heat gun safe to use on a phone?

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:43:49 -0700

I was going to use this on a Samsung S8 Edge to melt the adhesive holding the back glass and screen on and just wanted to know if it was safe. Thanks!

⟐ Answer accepted abril 04, 2019 at 19:43 GMT-7

RIDGID R84015 X2: Battery no longer holds a charge

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 06:21:23 -0700

The 18v batteries for my RIGID tools (drill and reciprocating saw) no longer hold a charge.

The charger even signals that one (I have 2 packs) of the batteries is defective (blinking red & green lights).

Do I have to replace the packs (over $100 each) or can I possibly replace the cells inside the packs?

Thanks in advance,

Paul

⟐ Answer deleted outubro 20, 2018 at 6:21 GMT-7

Black and Decker LI4000: Why will my screwdriver not charge when plugged in?

Sun, 26 Feb 2017 00:38:40 -0700

My rechargeable screwdriver will not charge when it is placed in the charging bay. The LED light is not on.

⟐ Commented fevereiro 26, 2017 at 0:38 GMT-7

Black and Decker LI4000: Why will the screwdriver not turn when I pull the trigger?

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 21:31:57 -0700

The screwdriver will not turn when I pull the trigger. The work area LED is coming on.

⟐ Answer accepted fevereiro 18, 2016 at 21:31 GMT-7

Black and Decker BDEDMT: Why will my drill not start up?

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 22:19:58 -0700

My drill is plugged in to a wall outlet, which seems to be a sufficient power source but the drill itself will still not power on.

⟐ Answer edited fevereiro 21, 2016 at 22:19 GMT-7

FixHub Smart Soldering Iron: Options for heatset inserts

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:34:34 -0700

Hi everyone,

I've recently started using heat-set inserts in some of my 3D print designs, but I've run into a small issue — the only soldering iron I own is the iFixit one, and unfortunately, it doesn’t currently offer a tip designed for heat-set inserts.

Has anyone had any success using any of the four standard tips for this purpose? Or is a dedicated soldering iron with a compatible insert tip the only real option?

Would love to hear your experiences or any creative workarounds you've found!

⟐ Commented abril 23, 2026 at 15:34 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Power Station: Station Error, Update firmware

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:31:24 -0700

While using my Fixhub I received the error: “ Station Error, update firmware”. I proceeded to connect my station to my laptop and managed to update it to 1.4.3, however the error persists and the station appears to be boot looping.

⟐ Commented fevereiro 12, 2026 at 3:31 GMT-7

Weller WLC100 Soldering Station: How do I determine the temperature of this iron?

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:43 -0700

I have a Weller WLC100 Soldering station that is supposed to be temperature controllable. The problem is that the dial gives no indication as to the degrees you are setting it to. Does anyone know how to determine this? I am tired of constantly bad solders.

⟐ Answered junho 07, 2022 at 10:00 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Soldering Station: Issues with latest Firmware Update

Sat, 02 May 2026 15:14:56 -0700

Hi all,

I recently updated the Soldering station and Smart soldering iron to 1.4.3, and went about with soldering no issue.

After a little while, i got an error on the screen of the station, asking me to update to the latest firmware.

When i plugged it into a Computer and opened the ifixit console online, it tells me that the update is not complete. When attempting to finish the update, it will install no problem, but then continue to tell me the update still isn't fully installed, and wont let me continue to solder.

Downgrading to a later update, such as 1.3.x, will remove the onscreen error, but wont connect to the soldering iron. Even when downgrading the tip, the error still persists.

Going as far as downgrading both devices to Version 1.x.x, it will still say that the update is incomplete.

After disassembling the device for a visual inspection, there are two LED's flashing on the inside. D4 seems to flash almost constantly, but with D6 flashing when trying to perform any sort of update alongside D4.

Currently stuck as i have soldering jobs to finish but a soldering station that doesn't work.

Any advice or a fix would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Will CTMT

⟐ Commented maio 02, 2026 at 15:14 GMT-7

FixHub Portable Power Station: FixHub battery - replace cells

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:04:54 -0700

I purchased this station when it first came out. it sat in a drawer for eight months. it was 90% charged or full when i did so. when pulling it out, it was dead. I was reading less than 2V from the cells.

Replacement battery packs were sold out here so i bought a DIY spot welder and six Molicel batteries. I replaced the cells and tabbed it the same way i saw it when i disassembled. I can read 4V from pos-to-neg on each cell. they all have the same chemistry (i drain/charge checked them).

I get 2.0V across the terminals/connector but I can't get the power station to come up.

I was able to hard reset the station and upload the latest firmware (1.4.3 at this time, i believe).

Is the BMS on the battery dead? is the pack not serviceable?

I would've just bought a replacement pack and called it a day but I'd like to try and salvage something from my attempt here.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

⟐ Commented abril 27, 2026 at 13:04 GMT-7

Bosch Electric Drill 1006VSR 2009: Want to learn repairs of this drills

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:50:45 -0700

Need someone to teach me how to repair this electrical drills

⟐ Commented maio 17, 2026 at 10:50 GMT-7