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From: brian@ucsd.Edu (Brian Kantor)
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Subject: Re: tip for some...
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Date: 4 Jun 90 15:41:50 GMT
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To bulk-pull chips, an easy way to desolder them all is to clamp one
edge of the board into a vise, go at the back of the board with a
diffuse blowtorch flame, and when all is molten, simply bend the board
towards you then then release it.  It will spring away, throwing chips
and molten solder all around.

Be sure to wear appropriate safety gear when doing this.  We used to do
it in the foundry area of the metalshop, where hi-temp labcoats, full
faceshields, and asbestos gloves were readily available.

Kiddies!  Don't Try This At Home.  These Men Are Professionals.

		- Brian

		"Beware of programmers bearing welding torches."