A desoldering gun is a lifesaver. The Hakko FR301 is a good example, you do have to keep it clean and eventually you will clog a nozzle through laziness, but i

A desoldering gun is a lifesaver. The Hakko FR301 is a good example, you do have to keep it clean and eventually you will clog a nozzle through laziness, but its easily serviced with good parts availability. There is no need to caveman around with desoldering braid or damaging other components with a heat gun.