2UUL SC98 FPC Connector Tin Plating Bar

When an FPC connector is removed, its pads are often left oxidized or bare, and a new connector won't solder evenly. The 2UUL SC98 is a tin plating bar for laying a thin, even layer of tin across those small-pitch pads.

It's made from heat-resistant stainless steel with a tin coating, weighs 12 g and comes in a 158 x 39 x 15 mm box. The listing describes it for phones, tablets, laptops and game consoles, and for use with hot air, soldering irons and reballing work.

When the SC98 helps

• Oxidized connector pads that won't take solder.

• Uneven or partly missing pads after a connector came off.

• A damaged FPC connector being replaced.

• Weak joints that cause intermittent display or charging faults.

Tips

Clean the pads with flux and wick first. Apply a little flux, then draw the bar across the row of pads in one smooth pass. Check for bridges under the microscope before fitting the connector.

The SC98 suits pad restoration. For reballing connector pins with an iron, the SC96 gold-plated bars are the related option.