LS and all, Perhaps it is time for a repeat of the following information --
When removing parts from a populated board, it is good to keep in mind that keeping the board and it thru-plated holes intact is the most important thing. While it is *nice* to be able to remove the part intact, there is no need for that. If the de-soldering does not respond to whatever methods you have available, then crush the part with whatever tool works and remove its pins one at a time. Clean up with solder wick and if solder still remains in the holes, heat the solder pad and push a wooden toothpick or stainless steel needle through the hole to clear the solder.
73, Don W3FPR On 4/12/2016 10:54 AM, lstavenhagen wrote:
So I get to practice my difficult-to-remove-part removal skills to replace it! All this of course, a warning to everyone to not ever "press on" with a build when one is tired. That's how I managed to burn the corner off the relay while soldering in another component on the board, I just wasn't paying attention to where the iron was going!
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