Re: Apple IIGS Memory Expansion Card question.

[salfter@salfter.diespammersdie.dyndns.org (Scott Alfter)]

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In article <EZadnWs3DfPh7s3fRVn-ig@comcast.com>,
Michael J. Mahon <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote:
>Bill Garber wrote:
>> I think I have a set of 24 loose ones sitting in a drawer plugged into
>> styro that you are welcome to for $10 plus postage.
>
>Danger!
>
>Don't use styrofoam for storing ICs.  Though it provides
>mechanical support for the leads, it is an insulator that
>promotes ISD damage rather than protecting.

One method I've seen used for storing/shipping chips is to put a bit of
aluminum foil between the chip and the foam.  That should connect all of the
pins together while still providing for relatively cheap and available
storage.

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