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ScottishColin · 13th Jan 2021, 12:18 pm

Couple of quick questions before I start.

1) I'm interested in why it's lower risk for the PCB to de-solder as you suggest rather than leaving the IC in? Not quibbling, just trying to learn.

2) Is there anyone/company in these difficult times that I can procure the socket and chip from? I'd rather buy from a smaller company than an Amazon for example, and in these tricky post-Brexit times, it looks easier with regard to shipping if I buy from a British company.

Thanks very much again for your continued help and patience.

Colin.

13th Jan 2021, 12:18 pm	#101
ScottishColin Octode Join Date: May 2012 Location: Perth, Scotland Posts: 1,822	Re: Non-working Commodore PET 3016 Couple of quick questions before I start. 1) I'm interested in why it's lower risk for the PCB to de-solder as you suggest rather than leaving the IC in? Not quibbling, just trying to learn. 2) Is there anyone/company in these difficult times that I can procure the socket and chip from? I'd rather buy from a smaller company than an Amazon for example, and in these tricky post-Brexit times, it looks easier with regard to shipping if I buy from a British company. Thanks very much again for your continued help and patience. Colin.