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maxxdude1234
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08.20.2005, 04:04 PM

I always tin the wire and put a bit of solder on the gold tab first. Then hold the plug in a pair on pliers (or a vice if you've got one). Then hold the wire to the gold tab and place the tip of the soldering iron on the other side of the gold tab - so that your not touching the wire with the iron. After about 3-5 seconds the solder will melt, remove the iron and hold the wire still on the gold tab for about 15 seconds.

Most importantly: don't forget to put the heatsink on the wire first!
   
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