The Gordak 952 is a staple in the electronics repair community. Known as a budget-friendly 2-in-1 hot air rework station and soldering iron, it is widely cloned and sold under various names (Yihua 952, Atten, etc.). However, like any precision tool, it is prone to failure—heating element burnout, fan control issues, or triac shorts.
While the user manual tells you how to use the station, the Gordak 952 Service Manual is the holy grail for repairing it. Unfortunately, Gordak does not always include a detailed schematic in the retail box. This article compiles everything you need to know: circuit analysis, common failure points, calibration procedures, and where to find official diagrams.
The Gordak 952 uses a 5-pin aviation connector (GX12-5) for both iron and hot air. Refer to this pinout for repairs:
| Pin | Hot Air Handpiece | Soldering Iron Handpiece | |-----|------------------------|--------------------------| | 1 | Heater (AC Live) | Heater (AC Live) | | 2 | Heater (AC Neutral) | Heater (AC Neutral) | | 3 | Thermocouple (+) | Thermistor (Signal) | | 4 | Thermocouple (-) | Thermistor (Ground) | | 5 | Motor (24V DC +) | Not used (or reed switch)| Gordak 952 Service Manual
Cross-check: If you buy a generic 858D handle, repin according to this table.
Unplug the unit. Discharge the main capacitors (usually 200V, 470µF). The service manual’s first page always warns: Dangerous voltages present.
The service manual schematic shows the path: Live -> Fuse -> Relay -> Heater -> TRIAC -> Neutral. The Gordak 952 is a staple in the
The Gordak 952 is typically a 2-in-1 SMD Rework Station. It combines a soldering iron and a hot air gun into a single desktop unit. These units were widely popular in the early 2000s and 2010s because they offered an affordable entry point into SMD (Surface Mount Device) rework.
While not as flashy as modern Hakko or Weller stations, the Gordak 952 is known for being robust. However, like all electronics, components eventually fail—specifically the heating elements, the handpiece sensors, or the internal transformer.
If you cannot find the exact PDF, create your own Gordak_952_Schematic.pdf. Here is the generic schematic logic used by 95% of these stations. The Gordak 952 uses a 5-pin aviation connector
The Heater Control Circuit:
The Power Supply:
Draw this out, and you have a "service manual" for any Gordak 952.
Using your service manual’s bill of materials (BOM), order from these suppliers:
Avoid universal "Gordak 952 repair kits" on AliExpress – they often mismatch voltage.