For everyone who wants to install your DSM link chip yourself. This is very tricky and if you don't have an extra set of hands or the correct tools to do it, it could be the last of your ECU. So take your time and proceed with caution.
Tools needed
Fine tip soldering iron
Solder roll (a spool of solder)
Side cutters
Needle nose pliers
Nice tools to have
Solder sucker
circuit board holder
Step 1
Locate the Chip that will be removed to allow the DSM link socket.
Be aware of which way the notch in the chip is facing. Use the pictures provided if you forgot to look earlier
Step 2
Use side cutters to remove the old chip
Step 3
Use soldering iron to heat up remaining solder "pegs"
Use needle nose pliers to grab and pull the pegs
Use extreme caution for if you pull too soon it could ruin the fine circuitry and if you leave the heat on too long it can melt and ruin the board
See picture of done process
Step 4
Heat up remaining solder and use the solder sucker have nice clean holes
It sometimes helps to use a little bit of solder from the spool, put some on the solder tip and then hold that to the board. It will help bridge the gap and more evenly displace heat
Step 5
Insert chip socket into clean holes
Step 6
Solder in the pegs of the chip socket
Step 7
Insert DSM link chip and be sure to observe which end the notch is located, it matters.
Tools needed
Fine tip soldering iron
Solder roll (a spool of solder)
Side cutters
Needle nose pliers
Nice tools to have
Solder sucker
circuit board holder
Step 1
Locate the Chip that will be removed to allow the DSM link socket.
Be aware of which way the notch in the chip is facing. Use the pictures provided if you forgot to look earlier
Step 2
Use side cutters to remove the old chip
Step 3
Use soldering iron to heat up remaining solder "pegs"
Use needle nose pliers to grab and pull the pegs
Use extreme caution for if you pull too soon it could ruin the fine circuitry and if you leave the heat on too long it can melt and ruin the board
See picture of done process
Step 4
Heat up remaining solder and use the solder sucker have nice clean holes
It sometimes helps to use a little bit of solder from the spool, put some on the solder tip and then hold that to the board. It will help bridge the gap and more evenly displace heat
Step 5
Insert chip socket into clean holes
Step 6
Solder in the pegs of the chip socket
Step 7
Insert DSM link chip and be sure to observe which end the notch is located, it matters.
