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Hi, I'm doing the pixelfx mod for my N64 and I'm using the full size HDMI port so I need to remove the AV port. I sucked up all the solder with my sucker, but didn't see that there a little bit left so when I removed the port it ripped out two vias will it affect the mod?
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I'm gonna vote no, I don't believe the damaged vias are going to be a problem.
Vias are used to connect different layers of the circuit board; they do this by filling the inside walls of the cylindrical hole with solder, thus completing a circuit between separate layers of the PCB. In your case you've torn off the copper layer on that side of the circuit board, but the thing is, those copper traces aren't connected to anything but the via itself, so them being missing can't hurt anything. I'm assuming the solder cylinder lining the hole is most probably still intact, so whatever other layers are being connected by the via should still be connected.
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Hi!
I cannot help you with the mod, but I definitely recommend to fix those solder pads yes.. It's a good idea anyway to have everything intact before proceeding.
von koppie007
Aren't those anchor points for the AV thermal? cause it was soldered at the bottom of the board. I uploaded a pic of were the port was soldered
von Christopher D
You are correct. The downside is fully intact. You should be able to proceed.
von koppie007