On 31 Jul 2001, Iggy Drougge wrote:
> [Tony Duell wrote:]
> >Why would _anybody_, particularly on this list, replace a card rather
> >than replacing a single, easy-to-get 40 pin chip?
>
> Why not? Replacing the card would keep both intact, and it's not as though PC
> serial cards are uncommon by any means. They should be the runner up prize in
> our "tonne of 386'es" draw. =)
I'm inclined to agree with Tony Duell on this. It's always a better
idea to repair rather than replace, or board-swap, whenever possible.
If someone has a replacement chip on hand, and the proper tools to
replace the defective chip without damaging the circuit board, then
it's much simpler, and quicker, to just replace the chip. Just
because there's a glut of boards for these systems now doesn't mean
there will be in a few years.
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