10 Sep
2011
10 Sep
'11
2:06 a.m.
(resending from a different account, apologies if this is a duplicate)
I have a 16-pin IC to desolder and I am struggling.
Since I last asked about desoldering I have got a lot better with a
de-soldering pump and can now clear the hole in the sense that I see a black
hole rather than solder, and I can see daylight through all the holes (but
for most of the holes this is only if I angle the board the right way).
However, in this case the solder seems to be going all the way through and
slightly onto the component side surface where I can't get at it with the
pump. I have jiggled the pins to try to break any last bits of solder, but
the chip is still very solidly attached.
Any advice?
Thanks
Rob