QUICK TS1 Smart Portable Soldering Iron

A house call for a broken charge port is easier with an iron that travels in a bag. The QUICK TS1 is a smart portable iron, small enough for a kit and handy as a backup on a crowded bench.

The listing describes adjustable temperature and electric heating, and says it suits phone boards, ICs, SMD parts and jumper wires. It doesn't say how it's powered, its temperature range, its tip type or what comes with it.

Good uses

• A loose charge connector fixed on site.

• Jumper wire on a broken trace.

• Damaged battery connector pins.

• Quick reflow of a cracked joint.

Using a portable iron

Give it a stable place to rest when hot, and let it cool before packing. Keep a small brass cleaner and flux in the same kit, along with a short length of fine wire for jumpers. On site, work on a heat-proof mat rather than a customer's table.

Ask the seller about power source and tips before buying, since portable irons vary widely. Some run from a power bank and others need a dedicated adapter, and that changes what you carry.