30 Oct
2012
30 Oct
'12
10:09 a.m.
On 10/30/2012 12:25 PM, Keith Monahan wrote:
I've got to remove a PLCC from a socket, and
intend on just using a
couple screwdrivers/picks.
I may need to do this a few times, but I generally don't find the need
to do it.
Is a specialized PLCC extraction tool really required/much
easier/safer/etc?
There seem to be a ton of tools online starting around $2 US a piece. If
I'm going to spend the time/shipping to order one, I may as well get a
decent one. Can anyone recommend a specific model/US source for it?
They are a good bit safer and much easier to use. The big deal is
pulling it out straight, otherwise the pins can get bent at the chip
body, and the sockets may crack.
I have a few of them, fairly generic, I don't see any manufacturers'
identification on them. I got them via Mouser probably 10-11 years ago
before they started popping up everywhere. I can send you a pic if that
would be helpful.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA