On Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 9:02:59 AM UTC-4, bitrex wrote:
I have a Behringer EQ that has a bad front panel switch. It looks to be
a standard 3 pin SPDT type, surrounded by a metal bracket that holds it
fast to the PCB.

I've been having a lot of difficulty removing it from this PCB with
plated-through holes for replacement; it's resisted all my attempts to
pry it out using an iron/solder sucker or solder wick. I don't own a hot
air station unfortunately - any tips here?

Any chance you can cut the pins with a pair of cutters, dremel grinding
wheel or some other butchery? That's what I do most times.
Divide and conquer.

George H.