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Re: Apple IIGS Memory Expansion Card question.

John B. Matthews wrote:

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.


That's a good trick--like half of an inserter.  ;-)

-michael

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