[Coco] 128K CoCo 3 is DOA D:

[jdaggett at gate.net]

On 6 Oct 2012 at 11:07, Juan Castro wrote:

> I would greatly appreciate some help in the mechanics of removing the
> GIME. Can I do that with a small flathead screwdriver?
> 


Only if you want to break the socket. As others have mentioned get a PLCC puller is the best 
solution. 

An alternative is a dental pick with the end bent into an "L" shape will also work. The object is 
to pull the IC almost strainght up as possible. The will prevent a break out of the socket. 
Some boards and sockets have a hole in the center that could use a blunt tool like a small 
screw driver to push the IC out. I don't think that the COCO uses this feature. A pity if it does 
not. 

james