Decoder/light board - wire clips

[LotoQuestions]

When replacing a light board with a board replacement decoder do you

Use the wire clips or

simply go straight to soldering the wires.

I find it a pain to get the wire clips back on - not to mention some boards are of different thickness so the original clips won't work.

thanks ,,, ken

 

[hamltnblue]

I usually use the clips first to verify the decoder works ok, then remove them and solder.

 

[Espeefan]

I always solder. Using the clips to check first is smart, and I have done this once in a while, especially if it's a complicated install (SP light packages! ) but DOA decoders are pretty rare these days.