P75 - UPDATE on CPU upgrade.

From: Doug Yowza <yowza_at_yowza.com>
Date: Fri Oct 9 21:52:54 1998

On Fri, 9 Oct 1998 jpero_at_pop.cgocable.net wrote:

> Replaced the original CPU with socket then used a 5V to
> 3.3V converter adapter with Intel 486DX4-100 writethrough type.

Jeez, that thing was surface mounted, wasn't it? Nice upgrade! (BTW, now
the whole world knows about it -- your message went to the list.)

> I suggest if you want to, find someone who does SMD rework that has
> hot air rework station to pull the CPU off. That is preferred method
> then clean out the holes, put in a top-quality 168 pin socket like
> AMP and go!

I have a couple of old Toshiba T3400's that I'd like to do that to. You
interested in a little side biz?

> PSS: Hold on the net card I assure you I will get another $7 US at
> end of month to add to the $20 US dollar that I got from my birthday.

Oh man, don't send me your birthday money. I'm sending you the card.
Happy birthday!

-- Doug
Received on Fri Oct 09 1998 - 21:52:54 BST