Speed up your MP2000!
Blowup of mp2000speed upgrade.
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Where it goes
I touched up the pads with fresh solder and to make the pads smooth for the replacement crystal. I've noticed that sometimes when solder gets old, it takes considerably more heat to melt it and it tends not to want to flow smoothly. This is why I like to add a clean layer of solder to the surface. You can also do this with the crystal leads to ehance solder adhesion and flow. This is called "tinning" but I didn't feel it was necessary here.

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Please be aware that this upgrade requires a certain amount of skill and knowledge of delicate electrical components. Please do not attempt if you are not entirely comfortable performing this upgrade
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