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How to remove this component from PCB

Anyone have any idea how I could remove this component? I've tried blowing hot air, used solder wick, tried to poke the holes with two soldering irons, cut the pins to near the PCB, but it won't ...
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8 answers
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How can I add "standoffs" to elevate a SMD component above the PCB?

I made a mistake when creating a symbol/footprint for a small (2.0 x 1.6 mm) SMD crystal and didn't notice until the prototypes didn't work. Unfortunately, the boards are tiny and expensive (0.4 mm ...
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What is the optimal way of clearing solder from surface-mount PCB pads for rework?

Say I have an assembled PCB with a QFP package on it. This device gets damaged and I need to replace it. Getting the device off is straightforward, but now all the pads have solder blobs on them. Is ...
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