Chris Elmquist wrote Yes. Dr. Garland and Dr. Walker have told me that they "decapitated" them both mechanically (with a very sharp chisel) and with heat (using a precise lab bench heat plate). I'm trying to decide which way to go myself. I only have a few to "screw up". I have a fairly high quality Pace SensaTemp soldering iron that can reach the required temperature (291 degrees C, I'm told). I have a large "mini-wave" tip that will hold a large drop of solder. I'm probably going to try that first. Lightly grip the chip in a small bench vice, mostly inverted. Bring the soldering tip up from underneath and apply heat until the cap shows motion, quickly remove the heat and push the lid off with a piece of wire. Bill