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Horrible experience with desoldering braid using 30watt iron. Replaced both analog sticks, desodered sticks with braid and was so &*&! difficult, followed the guide on the site to no avail. There has got to be an easier way to desolder components for removal, any advice / suggestions would be a tremendous help. Thanks
Desolder pump would be your best bet. got one at radio shack for $6 not bad really just wait till it liquifies and suck up the solder one by one till you can pull out the component with no trouble. good luck and hope this helps.
