Re: Apple IIGS Memory Expansion Card question.

["John B. Matthews" <nospam@nospam.com>]

In article <9_ydneWg3o9UHc3fRVn-3Q@comcast.com>,
 "Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote:
> [...] 
> Some people have developed the skill of partially inserting one
> side's leads first, then "tipping" the IC so as to bend the inserted
> leads slightly to bring the other side's leads into alignment with
> the socket.  This maneuver is a little tricky, and can get people
> into trouble if they don't do it a lot.  It works best when using
> the thumb and forefinger of both hands to hold the IC.

I've had some luck using a credit card to guide the second side in.
 
> Pre-forming the leads works best if you don't use an inserter.

Agreed!

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John
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