SIPP to SIMM conversion

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Sat Oct 5 00:55:00 2002

On Sat, 5 Oct 2002, Lawrence Walker wrote:

> Does anyone on the list know a source for the kits to change SIMMs to
> SIPPs. I believe you soldered the tips on. Or better yet a source for
> these hard to get 30 pin RAM chips.

I've seen SIP modules made out of SIMMS with bits of wire soldered to the
tinned pads. Of course, it really wasn't a pretty modification. I've never
seen the pins available anywhere, but a company like Mouser Electronics or
Digikey might stock something suitable.

If you are handy with desoldering, you could always retrofit a board with
SIMM sockets instead of SIP sockets. There might be SIMM sockets available
with pins that would fit into the SIP socket too.

-Toth
Received on Sat Oct 05 2002 - 00:55:00 BST