How do I solder a basic joint?

beer

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I have an alarm clock that I need to run off battery, but the battery clip is bent (9v), and thus I need to solder a new one on. I have my dad's soldering iron and solder, but I don't know how to solder it. What do I do?

It's a very basic joint.
 

Killbat

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Wire-to-wire, or wire-to-pad (on a circuit board)?

The general idea is to apply heat to the point, apply solder (make sure it flows on both surfaces), remove heat.
 

SavageDubz

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Heat up the soldering iron.....then place the solder end at the point where u want it...then apply the soldering iron and it'll melt...put as much as u need and let it cool down and harden.
 

mackstann

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try to use the iron to heat up the actual wire, so that the wire melts the solder, that way it will stick.