Re: Removing the processor from a Transwarp GS

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

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In article <ogj4j1lld74ce8e6rscdsep5c0btrdnht2@4ax.com>,
Mitchell Spector  <mitch2gs@hotmail.com> wrote:
>"Matthew S. Carpenter" <superpsycho@comcast.net> wrote:
>>I have a Transwarp GS, a new processor and a new ocilator but I don't 
>>have anything really good to remove the original processor from the 
>>card.  I seem to recall reading about some tool that was specifically 
>>intended for extracting this kind of processor but I can't find it now. 
>
>    It's called a PLCC extractor. The one I have is a flat piece of metal
>with a small curved hooked end, almost like a pick.

Years ago, I bought an extractor that resembles this (paid much more than $2
for it, too):

http://www.hobbytron.com/PLCC-Extractor.html

This lifts the chip out by grabbing it at opposite corners.  It's less
likely to damage the socket.

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