MOTM Madness

[Merlin Zener]

[22Hz] Productions wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 10 Sep 1997, R.Fahl wrote:
> 
> > I have to say that I think this is not a good idea.  When working
> with
> > exotic ICs, I always install them last, after I know that I've got
> the
> > right voltages going to the right places.  For CEMs I always use
> machine
> > tooled sockets.
> 
>         I agree 100% with Romeo... it's no more difficult to solder a
> socket and send the chip... but imagine the difficulty of replacing a
> 3340 that blows due to bad assembly if it's pre-soldered vs. in a
> socket..

It's a matter of having the correct tools. If you have a desolderer
(vacuum type) it's no problem at all. I bought one years ago, and
it was the best $500.00 I've ever spent. Once you've used one you'll
never go back to stuffing around with solderwick or those
backwards bicycle pump things again.


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