SIPP to SIMM conversion

From: Lawrence Walker <lgwalker_at_mts.net>
Date: Sat Oct 5 18:21:01 2002

 SIMM sockets that would fit into the SIP ones, if they were low-profile
enough, would be the best solution. This is for older GRID LTs and they
are flush with the motherboard inserts, so desoldering sockets isn't an
option. I did find one site that had an adaptor to convert SIP ram to SIMM
but not the obverse. I'll take a look at the sources you mention.

Lawrence

> 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
>


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