The other way to do it is to use a hot air gun or infrared to melt the solder on all pins simultaneously, and just lift the part out. Easy! Vacuum up the exce

The other way to do it is to use a hot air gun or infrared to melt the solder on all pins simultaneously, and just lift the part out. Easy! Vacuum up the excess solder, with a hollow tip or hot air, and mount the new component as per normal.