If you can get a desoldering tool with heated pencil and desolder vacuum built-in go for it. I got a Hako 808 and removed many remove components from boards without damaging components or boards on any PCB's. Double-sided, singles and multi-layer. 73, KI4HRN
----- Original Message ---- From: Steve Kavanagh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 2:17:27 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Relay Removal ? OK, while everyone seems to be on the subject of stupidity...I just found I installed two of Elecraft's ubiquitous latching relays incorrectly (after several checks to make sure it was done right !). Has anyone ever successfully unsoldered one without serious damage to either the relay or the board ? If so what technique did you use ? 73, Steve VE3SMA _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com