Description
The Tin Tool (Tin Planting Platform) for Antminer chips is a precision reballing fixture designed for chip-level ASIC repair. Compatible with BM1387, BM1387B, BM1397, BM1397AG, BM1760, and BM1398 ASIC chips, this tool lets you accurately apply solder balls to chips before re-soldering them onto hashboards — an essential step in professional ASIC repair.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Tin Planting Platform / Reballing Fixture |
| Compatible Chips | BM1387, BM1387B, BM1397, BM1397AG, BM1760, BM1398 |
| Chip Capacity | 4 chips simultaneously |
| Supported Antminer Series | S9 (BM1387), S17/T17 (BM1397), S19 (BM1398), L3+ (BM1760) |
| Purpose | Solder ball application (reballing) for ASIC chip repair |
| Condition | New |
Precision Reballing Made Repeatable
Reballing ASIC chips by hand is tedious and error-prone. This tin planting platform holds four chips in precise alignment while you apply solder paste and balls through the stencil. The result is consistent, factory-quality solder ball placement every time — critical for reliable solder joints when the chip goes back onto the hashboard.
Multi-Chip Compatibility
The fixture accommodates chips across multiple Antminer generations: BM1387 and BM1387B from the S9 series, BM1397 and BM1397AG from the S17/T17 generation, BM1398 from the S19 family, and BM1760 from the L3+ (Scrypt) miners. One tool covers the most commonly repaired Antminer hardware.
Process 4 Chips at Once
Batch processing four chips simultaneously means faster throughput for repair shops handling volume work. Instead of reballing one chip at a time, you can prepare four in a single pass, cutting your reballing time by 75% compared to single-chip methods.
Essential Repair Shop Tool
For any shop doing chip-level ASIC repair — removing dead chips, cleaning pads, and soldering on replacements — the tin tool is a non-negotiable part of the workflow. Without it, you are relying on manual solder ball placement, which introduces inconsistency and increases the failure rate of your repairs.
What’s Included
- 1x Tin Planting Platform (4-chip capacity)
- Compatible with BM1387, BM1387B, BM1397, BM1397AG, BM1760, BM1398 chips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is reballing and why is it necessary?
Reballing is the process of applying new solder balls to the bottom of a BGA (Ball Grid Array) chip after it has been removed from a PCB. When ASIC chips are desoldered for replacement or rework, the original solder balls are destroyed. Reballing restores them so the chip can be properly soldered back onto a hashboard.
Do I need additional equipment for the reballing process?
Yes. You will also need solder paste or solder balls (appropriate size for your chip), a heat source (hot air station or reflow oven), flux, and basic cleaning supplies. The tin tool provides the precision alignment platform — you supply the soldering consumables and heat.
Can I use this for BM1368 chips (S21)?
The current platform is designed for the chip families listed (BM1387, BM1397, BM1398, BM1760). For BM1368 compatibility, contact our team to check for updated fixtures or custom options.
Is there a video showing how to use this tool?
Yes. A demonstration video is available at https://youtu.be/94EVRT5Z4h0 showing the tin planting process in action.
Why Buy from D-Central?
D-Central Technologies performs chip-level ASIC repairs in our Laval, Quebec workshop every day. This tin tool is the same platform our technicians use to reball chips for customer hashboard repairs. We know what works because we do this work — and we only sell tools that meet our own standards. Every hash counts.
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