trouble removing an emitter from a star

[ArisaemaDracontium]

I'm trying to move a Seoul P4 emitter from its star. I'm having some trouble.

First off, I can't seem to desolder the leads, they just aren't melting for me. I have a 25W soldering iron, do I need something with more umph?

Second, I think I may have damaged the emitter in the process, there is what appears to be a crack in the clear globe. Does this mean its done for?

Thanks,

 

[datiLED]

I'm trying to move a Seoul P4 emitter from its star. I'm having some trouble.

First off, I can't seem to desolder the leads, they just aren't melting for me. I have a 25W soldering iron, do I need something with more umph?

You do need a higher wattage iron. The solder should melt in a second, or two.

Second, I think I may have damaged the emitter in the process, there is what appears to be a crack in the clear globe. Does this mean its done for?

It is toast. The dome is soft silicone, and you have damaged it. While it may still produce light, the beam will be so full of artifacts it will be unusable.