5 ms·Apple's laptops are RoHS, so the melting point of that lead-free solder should be even higher than 183 C.by kevinchen 13y agoApple's laptops are RoHS, so the melting point of that lead-free solder should be even higher than 183 C.ja27 13y agoAnd all the joints look like cold solder joints instead of nice, shiny but toxic, lead-filled goodness.jrockway 13y agoI use lead-free solder for hobby work. A good joint is still shiny as you'd expect. I basically notice no difference, except the need for a higher working temperature.