Can't you just use a high-temp hot air gun?! On 29/4/03 20:26, "Jinx" wrote: >>> Get a scrap PCB that's stuffed full of all kinds of interesting SMT >>> chips. Take to the non-chip side with a blowtorch, bang it on the >>> bench, and watch the chips drop off like flies > >> You really really really need to get out more > > I agree. But 2 out of 3 psychologists can't ;-) > > Although I use the blowtorch method just for stripping parts a couple > of technician friends do actually use it in repair work. It takes a little > practice to remove a 100 pin QFP without cooking the chip or PCB > but it really can be done > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. > -------------------------------------------------- Marc Nicholas Geekythings Inc. C/416.543.4896 UNIX, Database, Security and Networking Consulting -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.