Columbus, IN
I have the same ESR meter and really like it.
(Topic ID: 35965)
Linked Games
Supersonic
Bally, 1979
Topic Gallery
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider johnwartjr.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
1 year later
Quoted from vid1900:Next, all the old IC sockets were removed.
Some of them were so weak that I could pry up one end of the chip with my fingers (normally you need a flat screwdriver to remove a chip).
I replaced all the sockets with SIP sockets. SIPs are cut to any length, so you don't have to keep a ton of different IC sockets in your inventory. SIPs have an amazingly strong grip on the chips, you are not going to pull any chips out by hand - that's for sure.4.jpg 120 KB
SIP_Socket_2.jpg 4 KB
What's your take on machine pin socket vs twin leaf?
I've been using machine pin sockets for years. I stock all sizes, along with enough SIP strips in case I run out of something, or for the rare case I get something mangled to the point where I really need easy access to all the socket pins.
But, a few trusted techs have told me lately that they've gone back to twin leaf sockets, because the SIP sockets are really only a stronger bond for maybe 1-2 insertions, and that the leads of ICs 'cut' into the round machined sockets, so after 1-2 insertions, the SIP sockets are starting to wear out.
I'm undecided at this point... I did pick up some twin leaf sockets, and used them on a few boards, and had decent luck...
Promoted items from Pinside Marketplace and Pinside Shops!
You're currently viewing posts by Pinsider johnwartjr.
Click here to go back to viewing the entire thread.
Reply
Wanna join the discussion? Please sign in to reply to this topic.
Hey there! Welcome to Pinside!
Donate to PinsideGreat to see you're enjoying Pinside! Did you know Pinside is able to run without any 3rd-party banners or ads, thanks to the support from our visitors? Please consider a donation to Pinside and get anext to your username to show for it! Or better yet, subscribe to Pinside+!
