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Originally Posted by Hans Tucker

And SBIG makes this clear in their 'Are There Any Risk' section.

https://diffractionlimited.com/senso...plant-service/

Must admit that I have been contemplating this 'Sensor Transplant' for a ST-8300M.

Yes many risks and also -

there are new tricks that can be used now such as low melting point solder
especially designed to remove chips at much safer lower temperatures.
However in this video Dave still managed to dislodge some pads
although that wouldn't matter if the chip was being used on another PCB.

see here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmD7F0--7Lc