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DEFINATLY USE FLUX... without the solder wont stick unelss you get everything REALLY hot (including the target metal)... which can possilby melt any plastic touching that metal. The flux allows the solder to flow better at lower temperatures on the target metal. Put a bit of flux on both ends of the contacts then after touching the iron in the flux (to remeove any oxidation) dab the iron in the solder and then touch it to the piece. This is what is called tinnning it coats the metal with solder.
Once both ends are tinned, place them together and just head it up with the iron. This will melt the solder together giving you a clean contact.
Like stated before...but i thought i would clarify tinning and why flux helps.
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