resoldering CTC 177AM2 tuner

[RobtWB]

Hello

I have a 1994 Model G25343WK, CTC 177AM2 chassis, RCA console that has once again developed the well known and documented tuner issue. The set was previously repaired, not by me, and now it needs resoldered again.

Are there any issues I need to be aware of before I resolder the tuner? This looks like a straight forward resoldering task, but I thought I would seek the advice of the TV repair and RCA experts before I attempt resoldering. What wattage iron do I need, and any special solder required? I have read that some daisy chain a ground while resoldering. Does this help or hurt?

I was thinking of parting out the set, but like so many of the Thompson/RCA sets of this vintage, the picture is just amazing, and the cabinet, while particleboard and vinyl, is perfect. In fact, if one did not know that the set was 15 years old, it could pass as new. Even has the original remote and instruction manual.