I do have some diagonal cutters, but although small they seem to be still too bulky to reach the pins. I will have to try to find some finer ones. These seem to look OK: https://uk.farnell.com/klein-tools/d275-5/wire-cutter-diagonal-127mm/dp/2839543
Also, I have seen the recommendations regarding a Hakko 808. It looks like the modern successor is the FR301 https://www.hakko.co.uk/product/fr-301-portable-desoldering-gun/. I think what may be better about this is the wider choice of nozzles. Regards Rob From: Chris Zach <c...@alembic.crystel.com> Sent: 15 April 2022 18:51 To: r...@jarratt.me.uk; Rob Jarratt <robert.jarr...@ntlworld.com>; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org>; Rob Jarratt via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> Subject: Re: Advice on Desoldering an IC Cut the pins with a very sharp set of dykes then remove them one at a time. Then use flux and detailer braid to remove the solder On April 15, 2022 1:49:33 PM EDT, Rob Jarratt via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org <mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: I am trying to remove an IC from my PDP 11/24 CPU, a DS8641. I am really struggling to desolder it. I am using the technique of applying fresh solder and then removing it. But after multiple cycles of this I think I am starting to damage the PCB. I am using a fairly cheap desoldering station (this one https://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00672/desoldering-station-uk-eu-plug/dp/SD 01384?st=duratool%20desoldering). Its spec in terms of vacuum pressure is equivalent to that of the professional Hakko ones though. I am also trying a hand desoldering pump. None of these are able to clear many of the holes of solder, although some are doing better than others. Nevertheless, the IC remains stubbornly unmoving. Are there any tips for removing ICs? Thanks Rob -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.
