Is it OK and safe to cut off smd caps from a sega nomad

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I want to replace the surface mount caps in my sega nomad. I do not have a hot air rework station. I have cut smd caps in a game gear sound board before it worked better than trying to use my soldering iron to slowly remove the cap. Which sometimes tore the pads off. Is it safer to cut the smd cap than trying to unsolder the caps. Also I was going to cut from the indention above the plastic part that covers the legs.
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