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[Stefan]

Hi Last night my Mini had an accident. One of her legs broke. I've soldered the pin back on it and she works again, but she really looks cripple now. Has anyone got tips to save her leg? Is it possible to order the pins used on a mini seperately, or has anyone got a special tip to resolder it?

[Mario Vernari]

This is much common as you think!
You should go to the shop and purchase a compatible socket. There are several kinds of sockets: you should ask for the more robust.
Here is an example of a good socket.
Then, you carefully insert the mini on the socket. Hereinafter, the Mini will live always with the socket-protesis!
Hope it helps.
Cheers

[Stefan]

This is much common as you think!
You should go to the shop and purchase a compatible socket. There are several kinds of sockets: you should ask for the more robust.
Here is an example of a good socket.
Then, you carefully insert the mini on the socket. Hereinafter, the Mini will live always with the socket-protesis!
Hope it helps.
Cheers

Offcause ! I could have thought of that! _{(But I didn't)}

Thanks

[Mario Vernari]

Don't cry... Normally, the socket is a good practice even when the device (e.g. Mini) is perfect and brand new. It's clear that the heaviness of a so small board is very limited, and it's better to prevent before than repair after. IMHO, the Mini should be moutend on a bread-board and left there, without getting it off anytime. Cheers