> 7. Solder in order of cost and success rate. I would recommend that if you're new to surface mount, to get a couple of SMD practice boards so you can exercis

> 7. Solder in order of cost and success rate. I would recommend that if you're new to surface mount, to get a couple of SMD practice boards so you can exercise your skills and get a feel for what will be hard/risky and what will be easy/repairable. They're a few dollars online.