> > > If anyone has any good ideas for a "clean" way to remove them I am all ears. > > Fully unsoldering the leads and rocking back and forth usually does the job. >
Indeed. That is my normal method. But in this case the epoxy and the fact that the base of the caps are in contact with the board make it practically impossible to get any movement. I have tried cutting away the epoxy I can reach, but the damn thing is still firmly stuck. Regards Rob