In the process of checking the PCM schematic  for my new much smaller
PCM I had to remove some of the parts on Tracy's PCM PC board.
One of the hardest parts to remove was the DB 15 connector.

I tried all the traditional tools like solder suckers with
no luck. I finally cut it apart with a Dremel tool
and pulled the pins one at a time.

I am still learning something every day :)

Paul Lamar


Just a thought, did you try "solder wick?"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desoldering

It often works where the vacuum approach does not.

SD

Yes I have used both for 30 years.

Paul Lamar