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 More options Apr 12 2012, 10:58 pm
Newsgroups: rec.games.pinball
From: railbender <kjlaugh...@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:58:22 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Thurs, Apr 12 2012 10:58 pm
Subject: Re: Replacing IC's Tools?
On Apr 10, 5:52 pm, BillinIndiana <absofbeer2...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What do use to put IC's back in a socket? I see the removal tools and so
> far I have done well ( all two or three times) with a tiny standard
> screwdriver, about as big as an tooth pick.  Where I have had a little
> bit of trouble is lining the leads back up when installing the new part.
> I bent the leg of one chip and it broke off when trying to straighten
> it.. Luckily it was just a IC and not a Game or Sound ROM.

> Just Curious, Bill in Indiana

> --
> BillinIndiana

> Bill in Indiana
> This USENET post sent from  http://rgparchive.com

This is what I use and I love it especially if the chip is in the
game.No more bent pins.

It has 3 sizes. One for 6821 and other 40 Pin ICs, One for Roms, and
one for the 14 pin 74xx chips.

Kenny

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103244


 
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