I typically use a screwdriver too (though I've got several chip pullers and other specialty tools). You have to be careful using a screwdriver (or a chip puller) -- - be gentle levering the chip out -- don't break it - old chip leads sometimes oxidize and "attach" to the socket leads so it's good to just barely "crack" the chip loose on all sides before trying to remove it - be careful with the blade end -- a lot of sockets have holes in them that will let you scrape the board traces underneath -- those are fun to find - don't use the filter caps (on older boards right next to the chips) as support -- they crack easily - above all be patient Kurt On Fri, Aug 27, 2004 at 11:55:36AM -0600, Pete Ashdown wrote:
If you use a small one and slowly lift each end in a teter-totter fashion, you can pull them out without a lot of bending. I find I have better luck with a screwdriver than a "chip puller". The chip puller slips and is more prone to yank one side out quickly.
On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 11:24:34PM -0600, Chris Hardy wrote:
Flat? And it doesn't bend the legs?
On Thu, 26 Aug 2004, Pete Ashdown wrote:
On Thu, Aug 26, 2004 at 12:24:22AM -0600, Chris Hardy wrote:
Ok. So my BZ is on the fritz, and being a pinmonkey for the most part, I am not that familiar with these boards. I do know that the in test mode the BZ is showing a T, which corresponds with "Time out". Should I just start swapping out the ram on the board? (I got some from Mike's Arcade).
Anyone know of a good PROM/RAM chip remover?
I like a jewelers screwdriver.
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