$95 for a new power supply?
Should have shelled out for a soldering iron or station, pliers, new caps, which might have ended up cheaper in the long run (or not)
Should have shelled out for a soldering iron or station, pliers, new caps, which might have ended up cheaper in the long run (or not)
(Also a cleaning sponge, and new solder but the above is very helpful for a good maintenance experience)
The video is good basic intro, though it has a slightly strange vibe.
Start with traditional 60/40 tin/lead flux-core solder because it's much easier to work with. Once you have a feel for how soldering is supposed to work, you can then start experimenting with the often finicky and hard-to-use lead-free solders and fluxes.