Although MS pcb holes are generously sized, removing parts, especially chips and sockets can be difficult for the beginner.
Chip Quik may help. It's made for surface-mount desoldering but I use it for tight through-hole components that won't desolder well with my tools. Not cheap but better that pulling a plated through-hole out.
http://www.howardelectronics.com/chipquik/products.html
It's low temp solder that stays molten long enough so you can just pull the part out; then clean out the holes. About 15.00 for a kit with flux.
No affilation other than being a customer of Howard. Just occured to me it might help.
Don't forget to use pricing code of MEGASQUIRT if you order from Howard. I think he still gives an additional discount to this group for solder stations and maybe supplies as well
Desoldering Trick for Through-Hole Parts
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Desoldering Trick for Through-Hole Parts
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desoldering
I usually snip the legs off of whatever I'm desoldering (provides some satisfaction 
) then use solder wick.
Admittedly low tech, but I get frustrated with all the maintenance solder suckers require. I usually get too much heat on the board using suckers. With Wick, the thru hole is usually cleaned up nice and bright.
Wick also doesn't require a third hand with trying to hold the board, Iron and working the sucker. For Wick, press the wick onto the hole with the iron. It helps to apply a small amount of solder to the iron to get the heat into the wick.
Just my $.02
) then use solder wick. Admittedly low tech, but I get frustrated with all the maintenance solder suckers require. I usually get too much heat on the board using suckers. With Wick, the thru hole is usually cleaned up nice and bright.
Wick also doesn't require a third hand with trying to hold the board, Iron and working the sucker. For Wick, press the wick onto the hole with the iron. It helps to apply a small amount of solder to the iron to get the heat into the wick.
Just my $.02