Re: Loose holding slots.

["Paul Grammens" <grammens@svn.net>]

> frankc writes ...
> >
> > Why was it so messy?  Have you used that tool from Radio Shaft (Radio
Shack)
> > that is a solder sucking iron.  The metal tip is hot and hollow.  I have
used it
> > to scavenge lots of parts including 40 pin dips!

Some situations are tougher than others. I think some factors are the degree
of oxidation, the type of solder originally used, the number and area of
grounds, how fragile the traces are, etc.  Sometimes I find it quite easy,
other times, I can't do a quality job.
-Paul