I'm trying to install LEDs into my wife's computer and am running into some issues. The brand of LEDs I got is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTF3LR6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
This strip allows you to cut and rewire which I tried, but after cutting and -attempting- to solder I hooked the LEDs up and started to computer to test it. The LEDs came on just fine for about 3 seconds followed by flickering, dimming then going out followed by smoke where the controller connects.
Not sure what part I did wrong... but prior to cutting the strip I was able to test it on a 9v battery and everything worked fine. I ASSUME that the issue has to do with my crappy soldering job as you can see below. Anyone have any idea if that's the case... do I need to do a better job soldering or is there something else?


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JTF3LR6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00
This strip allows you to cut and rewire which I tried, but after cutting and -attempting- to solder I hooked the LEDs up and started to computer to test it. The LEDs came on just fine for about 3 seconds followed by flickering, dimming then going out followed by smoke where the controller connects.
Not sure what part I did wrong... but prior to cutting the strip I was able to test it on a 9v battery and everything worked fine. I ASSUME that the issue has to do with my crappy soldering job as you can see below. Anyone have any idea if that's the case... do I need to do a better job soldering or is there something else?


