[sdiy] tips for rotary switch removal?

[dan snazelle]

I have an important board that I need to fix which has a 8 way rotary switch which is bad.

so that is 10 pins total to desolder.


every time I have tried to desolder one before I end up damaging the board trying to rip the switch out.

and advice on this?


should i first try to break the switch?


should i crank the temp on my soldering iron when desoldering?

should I use wick? etc


thanks for any help