i recently converted the boards i create for fun to all surface mount components, and since im paranoid i bought a pack of this
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10925? well i had a situation with a 18f26k80 chip that wouldnt do much of anything and had to remove it, applying some of the special flux and the low temperature solder thats in the pack, then 8 seconds later of heating the solder and a quick flick of the wrist, the chip was laying on the table off the board with no effort at all, i wanted to share the link to this awesome product, it gets a two thumbs up!!!
removing smd chips without effort
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