William Sommerwerck wrote in message
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Is there any way you can push a thin screwdriver blade under the IC, then
twist? I'd expect THAT to pop the IC loose.




There is only about 1/3 mm of free space between rear of IC body and the
pcb. I may try putting a joggle in the stem of the blades and grind the
blades to a shallower angle and reduce the width and maybe that will be
possible.