2. Hot-Swap Sockets
The following steps apply to all 35 sockets. Complete all steps for each socket one at a time, or perform each step across all sockets before moving to the next.
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Pre-tin the bottom-right pad for a socket on the back side of the PCB.
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Position the socket.
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Reheat the pre-tinned pad while pushing the socket into position.
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Solder the top-left pad.
- Rotate the board beforehand if it makes it easier.
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Repeat the previous steps for all remaining hot-swap sockets.
