# Rework Station 8505D error code 5-E (or S-E?) **URL:** \ **Category:** Tools\ **Tags:** support\ **Created:** [December 22, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rework-station-8505d-error-code-5-e-or-s-e/67639 "2025-12-22T19:29:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zachCrafts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e8c25b/32.png) [@zachCrafts](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/zachCrafts)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rework-station-8505d-error-code-5-e-or-s-e/67639/1 "2025-12-22T19:29:47Z")
hello, when trying to use my rework station for the first time i noticed it seemed to be generating heat but not nearly to the desired temperature; after a minute or so of tinkering with the AIR control the heat dropped out entirely and the code S-E (or 5-E) appeared on the screen and i haven’t been able to get it to work since. the item was packed fairly well and i was not able to identify any manner of physical damage. i did remember to remove the bottom screws for the pump per the instructions prior to first power up. is this something we can fix/troubleshoot or does it need to be replaced? thanks ---
**Author:** ![TS-John](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/sparkfun/user_avatar/community.sparkfun.com/ts-john/32/6093_2.png) [@TS-John](https://community.sparkfun.com/u/TS-John)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.sparkfun.com/t/rework-station-8505d-error-code-5-e-or-s-e/67639/2 "2025-12-31T17:06:23Z")
Hey there, sorry for the holiday delay in response here. Sounds like the unit is defective. Please file a return ticket and we will get you taken care of: > **[Return Policy - SparkFun Electronics](https://www.sparkfun.com/returns)** > > SparkFun Electronics is an online retail store that sells the bits and pieces to make your electronics projects possible.