yes - sure. that makes the utmost sense. Though maybe trying a 'brand new' processor might not be a bad idea either - as the old one was pretty lousy with oxides from the old battery - even though I cleaned up the pins nicely. I don't imagine any of the alkali from the battery could have gotten into the thing sitting up in a socket and all - but I guess weirder things have happened... I guess i can just use any contemporary 8048 compatible one? (I dunno- worth a try i guess - a bit at my wit's end on this...)
