Easy Desoldering a TQFP-44 SMD Package by Hand

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Easy Desoldering a TQFP-44 SMD Package by Hand

Easy Desoldering TQFP-44 SMD Package With 0,8mm Lead Pitch

Tons of tips out there on how-to remove - desolder SMD packages, practice learned me this is the easiest way to remove a 0.8mm lead pitch defective SMD package.

Necessary Tools

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desoldering braid, a sharp small steel needle, soldering flux and a good soldering station like the Ersa I-CON Nano 80W soldering station @360°C with bended 0.8mm tip (0102sdlf08l)

Apply Soldering Flux on the 4 Sides of the TQFP-44 Package

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Remove a Maximum of Solder With the Desoldering Braid

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Pry Gently With the Steel Needle Every Pin

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If your right handed, go from left to right, gently pry every pin
until the remaining solder breaks, use the adjacent pin as a lever

After Removing the SMD Package, Clean the Pads With Desoldering Braid and AFTER COOLING DOWN With IPA

WARNING: TAKE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH IPA (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)