What's a good rework station for a PS3 reball?

[Timbo9876]

This subject was on another thread however it doesn't really belong there and not easily found. So I am starting a new topic with the question as the header.

So felix has mentioned the Arci pro I found it here, see link below.

￡865.63 19%OFF | ACHI IR PRO SC Infrared BGA Rework Station Soldering Machine For Motherboard Chip PCB Refurbished Repair
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtUHobG

My question is what am I actually looking for in terms of specifications? And is the above a good solution?

What else do I need, I'm guessing the stencil kit, solder balls, anything else required?

Any help will be great [emoji106]


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[Ffirebug]

My question is what am I actually looking for in terms of specifications? And is the above a good solution?

I've been looking for some similar info with little success. Other than Jovy which is unobtainable, I don't know what a comparable unit would be. The more people I ask the more I'm told to stay away. And honestly that just makes me want to try it even more. Obviously there's skill required and a certain learning curve, but it seems that a certain quality of rework station can flatten the curve and reduce me damaging my boards. I don't mind trying something new, but I would like to avoid damaging fixable hardware because I bought a bga rework station that really shouldn't be used for a ps3(if that's even a legitimate concern). Can anyone shed some light on the subject?

 

[Raidmax]

It seems there's mixed answers - someone told me to go for the IR8500, however that one can't do 868-22s, while someone recommended me a T8280+Atten ST-862D combo.

 

[Ffirebug]

It seems there's mixed answers - someone told me to go for the IR8500, however that one can't do 868-22s, while someone recommended me a T8280+Atten ST-862D combo.

What's an 868-22 is it a connector? I had the IR8500 on my list too, but didn't really find info or reviews about it that made me comfortable enough to make the purchase yet. As best as I can tell, the choice of hot air or IR is more of a preference like Chevy vs Ford. Is that correct? It looks like hot air can be used for just about anything as long as you have a good technique and know what you're doing. Both of which I do not yet have. 2 main things concern me with using hot air and that's damaging components in the vicinity of the chip and also losing them. I figured with IR I wouldn't have a fan pushing air across the board so I could minimize my chances of overheating other components. And also without a fan I can't blow any components around or off the board. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Oddly enough I just ran across a Jovy 8500 so I probably won't buy anything until I find out the situation on that. I would like to dive deeper into the pros and cons of IR vs hot air before I purchase anything, though.

 

[Raidmax]

What's an 868-22 is it a connector? I had the IR8500 on my list too, but didn't really find info or reviews about it that made me comfortable enough to make the purchase yet. As best as I can tell, the choice of hot air or IR is more of a preference like Chevy vs Ford. Is that correct? It looks like hot air can be used for just about anything as long as you have a good technique and know what you're doing. Both of which I do not yet have. 2 main things concern me with using hot air and that's damaging components in the vicinity of the chip and also losing them. I figured with IR I wouldn't have a fan pushing air across the board so I could minimize my chances of overheating other components. And also without a fan I can't blow any components around or off the board. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Oddly enough I just ran across a Jovy 8500 so I probably won't buy anything until I find out the situation on that. I would like to dive deeper into the pros and cons of IR vs hot air before I purchase anything, though.

Mainboard revision, mainly found in japanese CECHA/B but some USA units have it too.