1771 floppy controller questions

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Mon Nov 26 20:42:23 2001

On Fri, 23 Nov 2001, Tony Duell wrote:

> > I wonder if it would be worth soldering a new pin to what's left of that
> > chip's lead? It looked like it had just corroded off, but with no other
>
> It's worth a try. I've soldered pins onto irreplaceable custom
> chips/ROMs/etc and got them to work again.

I done this a few times. The last chip I repaired this way, I used a
dental bur bit in a dremel to remove enough of the plastic to solder on a
new lead. Whatever it is they make those plastic dips out of sure is
tough...

> > signs of moisture, I was kinda puzzled.
>
> It supprises me, too... I'd be interested to know which pin it is.

I will post the info to the list when I get it out to start work on it.

-Toth
Received on Mon Nov 26 2001 - 20:42:23 GMT