You can't trust any old tech these days... which is why I only use this guy.
Uh oh! Where is your old towel laying on the body to protect it if you accidentally splatter solder or drop a tool? Shit happens sometimes... Ask me how I know...
or a screw on the pickguard scratches the finish. Yep... always use a towel before you flip the pickguard.... or put a quick connector so you can unplug the pickguard from the guitar.