YOU WROTE:
>          Hello,
>          
>          Does anyone have any experience with removing a high-density 
>          (>100-pins) PTH connector that is both press-fit and soldered
(not my 
>          design)? So far, I came up with preheat/prebake @ 250 F for 1-4 hrs 
>          and use a solder pot (i.e., Air-Vac), but I'm worried that I will 
>          damage the through holes. 
>          
>          Regards,
>          
>          [log in to unmask]

It ain't prety but we have machined dense connectors off down close to the
PWB then desoldered each pin.  Another possibility is if the connector shell
can be removed (or broken away) you can then remove each pin individually.

Good Luck, it is not easy.

KennyB

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