Percussive solder removal

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Percussive solder removal is a method of desoldering that does not involve wick or solder suckers, but beating the board against a hard or semi-hard surface to fling the solder away. While potentially more dangerous than either of the other methods, in a pinch, or for really tough through-hole jobs, it can be effective.

  Step 1. Heat the solder on the location you wish to remove it. 
  Step 2. Beat the board against a hard or semi-hard surface, aiming the molten solder away from any exposed body parts. 
  Step 3. Clean up solder. In many cases, this can be done with a broom and dustpan, and the solder tends to solidify on the way to whatever surface it lands on.