Turn it component side down, heat gun the back till solder melts and=20
then tap on the floor.

On 5/14/2011 11:45 PM, Jason White wrote:
> Hello all, I like to know what would be the most effective - as in quick,
> reliable, and cheap way to desolder all of the through-hole components fr=
om
> large (12x12 in, FR-2) boards.
>
> I'm currently using a propane torch and pliers to remove components,
> basically this consists of holding the board over the torch and tugging o=
n
> the selected competent with pliers. This usually results in setting fire =
to
> the board several seconds before the components solder melts completely.
>
> This is rather slow and produces quite a bit of smoke, what could I do to
> streamline the process and do less damage ? (methods of heating, componen=
t
> removal techniques, tools, etc)
> --
> Jason White
>   =20

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