I really despise PTH's in boards. However, I have some 40 pin PDIP PICS
soldered into thru-hole proto boards that I need to remove. The boards are
prototype quality with mask & silk, etc, but I notice that this particular
vendor's copper tends to de-laminate very easily when re-working. I need
these boards to survive without visible scars. Solder wick is out, likewise
my inexpensive suction type tools since they tend to lift pads when enough
heat is applied to get the solder out of the barrels.

What is the safest and surest way to remove these chips? I will gladly buy
another tool, as long as I won't need a new mortgage to pay for it...

please, HELP!

Chris

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