> And re-designing it using DIP sockets

Is it possible to bend the DIP's leads and mount them SMT style ? A
lot lot easier to remove. Or even trim the leads so that they don't go
right through the board (assuming PTH)

As for the ones you've got, hot air gun (or carefully with a small butane
torch) on the back of the board. Can be a bit rough though, have to
watch for scorching. And losing tracks on the top side if pins hang on
to pads. A good method for SMT though, heat the board and bang on
the bench

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