Yes, that is pretty much the solder I have as well.

But I was referring to the silver line that you created by filing down the green layer off the PCB. Is that entire line aluminum or copper? Or is that just the PCB material with the green paint removed?

I'm really tempted to resolder my N900 as well, but only if there's something more to solder to. If the only metal within the PCB is contained within the pads themselves, they'll just break off along with the extra solder.

That's why I didn't even try it in the first place, evne though I'd rather solder 10 things than epoxy one.

Edit: Oh, and I take exception to your calling my epoxy job a placebo. Seriously, from what I could tell, that upper PCB is sandwiched between the main PCB (system board) and the plastic casing of the phone. It's as solid as it'll get, as it's held tight by the LCD screws.