Hakko makes a tool, the Mach-FP which is inexpensive for SMD removal. Some
practice is required to become proficient with this tool, however I've been
using one for almost 7 years now and haven't damaged any PCB's.
http://www.hakkousa.com/products.asp?PID=Mach-FP&page=1
Handpiece with the tips runs about $250 USD. SMD components can be
reinstalled with a standard soldering iron easily with the appropriate
technique.


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"N Cook" wrote in message
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And a few extra points
If you can't get the tugging wires under the IC then pass
under a few pins at each corner.
Because this tugging frees the IC at the earlies moment the solder
on the board is not fully melted and leaves a profile for localising
the new IC in place and then solder pin by pin