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      03-04-2018, 08:16 AM   #33
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Originally Posted by vtl View Post
I've had extensive soldering experience and its unlikely you've cooked the chip. Most likely one of the pins isn't soldered properly, usually you have to clean the pads very thoroughly with solder wick so the part will sit totally flat. If not one of the pins can look soldered but not actually touching.
That is probably what it is, then! I didn’t know this...

All being added as information on the finished post, and for the DIY thread I’ll be making (with pictures). Thanks again!
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