> > > That sounds like quite a hassle. I'd use the hot air soldering station, > with the right adapter for that size TQFP. If you don't have a hot air > station, get someone that does to do it for you. Without that, you take a > serious risk of damaging the pads. > > I will take this advice. I like to think I am quite resourceful but I cant see that any sort of sharp knife/scalpel would do the job without damage. It is just to tight. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist