changing v12 laser where to remove solder bridge? VIDEO INSIDE!

[EspeN]

I cant find this bridge, and ive tried 2 lasers now.
I bought 10

Here is video what happend, is this suppose to be like this when
its bridged?

http://www.spillchip.com/laser.avi

Thank you!

[summ0ne]

the solder bridge is on the edge of the head left of the ribbon cable and looks like a 2mm ball of solder

[SDU101]

I would like to say that is what exactly happens with the solder bridge still intact. Both coils move up and down, the disc motor never spins. I can't remember but I think the laser diode doesn't light up either.

[EspeN]

Thanks guy.. I found the solder bridge after summ0ne explained it.
I dont understand why they do that in the first place, add that blob.

[summ0ne]

its electrostatic protection so the lenses dont get burnt during transport and handling by electrostatic discharge - easier then to wrap them in baggies.

[EspeN]

Can i be sure ive removed the bridge properly as long the laser works?

[summ0ne]

yup

[SDU101]

Just use some desoldering braid on the solder bead. Well you could use a desoldering pump, but I think the laser is a little fragile for it.

[m4tty1]

Solder pumps are crap, avoid - braid is much easier and safer to use.

[summ0ne]

since there a re no components around you can slide the solder off with the hot iron