Teensy 3.5 only works with torsion applied to board

[DJ Namaste]

Hello, I have a teensy 3.5 that will only work if pressure is applied on the board after a hard fall/impact to the board. I am wondering if I can resolder by hot plate method with the 3.5? Any other tips?

 

[tonton81]

does it work without pressure afterwards? have you tried a different powersupply? (usb safest)

 

[GremlinWrangler]

Does sound like a joint has parted, and in theory the ride on the hot plate might fix it. Certainly not aware of any other magic tricks for this one.

 

[Theremingenieur]

At a retail price of $25 for the T3.5, I'm not sure if it's worth the time and effort to try to fix this one...

 

[PaulStoffregen]

If the board's already damaged, seems like there's probably not a lot of risk. Well, other than time & effort spent. But if you have the time and it's interesting to do, then why not?

I know I've sometimes poured way more time into fixing stuff than I probably should. Just ask Robin about our old dishwasher....