MOTM

For MOTM boards that is true.  

For older synths, with lower quality level manufacturing from that era
(1970s), any removed ICs get replaced with a socket then a new replacement
IC.  Traces can get lifted, especially on single sided boards without plated
through holes.

John Loffink
The Microtonal Synthesis Web Site
http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com
The Wavemakers Synthesizer Web Site
http://www.wavemakers-synth.com

> 
> He's also right in that replacing an IC is easy. One does not have to
> "desolder"
> the chip - instead, just cut it out with some snips and heat/desolder the
> holes.
> It's easier than attempting to desolder a chip, and no traces get lifted,
> either.
>