If you don't need to reuse the connector you could cut off all the pins from
the connector on the component side, then remove each pin individually by
heating the joint with your soldering iron and pulling it out with tweezers
or something similar. You should then be able to clear each hole with your
solder sucker.

I would recommend though that you invest in a good desoldering tool, rather
than using an iron and solder sucker.

===== Original Message from [log in to unmask] (TechNet E-Mail Forum) at
5/11/04 13:57
>Hi Technetters,
>
>I am facing an issue with a board of 10 layers and 2mm thick, gold plated.
>I need to remove a 72 pin through hole connector. However, I am not able to
>remove the connector using solder iron & solder sucker.
>
>I understand if I am to use solder pot, I should be able to remove it. But
>I do not have a mini-solder pot.
>
>I am wandered if there is other way to take out the connector. Can someone
>help to advise me other methods to remove the connector.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Poh
>
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