eBay Hakko FX-951 Bonus Tear Down Fake or Real, was it to cheap to be real, let’s see.

eBay Hakko FX-951 to cheap to be real, let’s see and tear it down. Since the auction winning price was lower then most fake ones, I was worried this might also be a fake. So only one way to find out and that’s to look inside it.

I started a thread on the EEVBlog that has pictures and explains the differences between a fake unit and a real unit from an eBay ad perspective. This would help you identify a real one if your looking to buy one.

The following EEVBlog TiinyURL link:
https://tinyurl.com/y96p53ul

Have confidence with a preview TinyURL:
https://preview.tinyurl.com/y96p53ul

One of the best comparison videos I found to confirm if it’s fake or real.    • #15 - Hakko FX-951 Soldering Station  

Other videos in the series are listed below.

Bonus - Because I knew you would ask.
eBay Hakko FX-951 Bonus Tear Down Fake or Real, was it to cheap to be real, let’s see.
   • eBay Hakko FX-951 Bonus Tear Down Fak...  

Part 1 - Hakko FX-951-66 Kit eBay Win with 2027 & Micro 2032 unboxing (with one problem)
   • Hakko FX-951-66 Kit Part 1 - eBay Win...  

Part 2- Repairing the issue with the stand
   • Hakko FX-951 - Part 2 - ”The 2032 Sta...  

Part 3 - Bypassing the programming card without permanent modification
   • Hakko FX-951 - Part 3 - "Bypassing th...  

Part 4 - Turn down that pesky LOUD beep”, but don’t turn it off
   • Hakko FX-951- Part 4 - “Turn down tha...  

Enjoy,
Scott