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Don't use more heat than you need, and make sure not to use a solder with an acid flux (used for plumbing). ONLY use an acid-free solder. Also invest in some solder wick, to soak up the solder from desoldering. It'll make things a lot easier. Tin your iron first, so you ensure proper soldering and flow. Finally, be careful with your heat.