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I’m having a really hard time choosing between Hakko FX888D, FX950 or FX951 which one I should get for micro soldering of Apple Products? Specifically iPhones and iPads, really appreciate any help! http://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko_fx-8… http://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko-fx95… http://www.batterfly.com/shop/hakko-fx95…
It’s also according to where you live. Then if it’s it for an occasional repair or you’re doing it 8 hours a day. This one from iFixit is the same: Soldering Station Hakko FX888D-23BY Then these: Hot Air Rework Station Hakko FR-810B-05 2-Port Soldering Station Hakko FM-203-01
@jeanbezzina that would be a great question you want to ask the “pro’s” who reside on here. Most of the people on Answers (the forum right here)are mere volunteers that offer some assistance on how to repair devices.
Obviously, this really depends on your budget, and as @mayer said, how much you will use it. IMO, the FX-951 is a better option than the FX-888D because it uses the T15 range of tips and it can also support the micro pencil. That way, if you upgrade to the much better FM-203, then your tips and handles will migrate seamlessly. If you are already anticipating going big time, then the FM-203 is an excellent station and it allows you to use the micro-tweezers. I love the micro-tweezers! There are even better stations from JBC (nano-tweezers) but those are even more expensive. If your looking for a good quality hot air station, I would opt for the Quick 861DW.
None of those. FM 202 with mini hot tweezers or FM 203–buy bundle on ifixit website
