Introduction
The Pinecil V2 is an extremely versatile soldering iron that can be taken nearly anywhere. This teardown will elaborate on how one can open it up to upgrade it or to repair components.
Tools
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Remove the Phillips retention screws at the base of the cartridge.
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Remove the Phillips grounding screw, located near the barrel connector.
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Insert a thin screwdriver into the cartridge hole.
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Gently pull the screwdriver towards the direction of where the OLED screen is. The lever action will cause the case to snap partly off as shown in picture 2.
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After making the initial separation using the screwdriver, manually pull each halve apart from each other. As always, do not be impatient as there are thin plastic tabs that could be damaged by one's haste.
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Remove the 2x Phillips screws holding down the cartridge contacts.
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The contacts will fall out with gravity once the screws are removed.
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The board will fall out naturally with all the screws removed. Avoid losing the copper grounding ring and the buttons.
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