Sounds like what he needs is the IR desolderer I used when I worked last
Xmas for Jabil Circuits in Louisville - it looks like an oversized
microscope and you aim the light source on the part you want to remove and
watch the TV display (magnified view) for when the solder drops out from
becoming soft. Pull the part and set the board to the side. Strange thing is
that it affects the solder, not the chip. I don't think he wants to spend
around $10k for a desoldering tool that would mostly just impress people.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Mike Ford
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 10:38 AM
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: RE: 1mb x 1 memory chips for printers
intel 32bit card using 1M x 1bit 80ns DIPs for
Intel 386 motherboard
I found at junkyard for $5 2 yr ago. it's still gathering dust since
I haven't seen Intel 386 motherboard for that 8MB card.
One of my friends is a SERIOUS chip scavenger (he repairs old
video games),
and he has a solder pot etc. to easily pull parts. I may just gather up a
bunch of old motherboards and spend a stinky afternoon in his garage.
Once I know what I am looking for that is. ;)