ECU piggyback chip holder thing

[Chet T16]

As above, or directions to where i could get one

[The T.I.B.]

Simon gave me mine!

(Cheers Simon )

[Wicked Neo]

its a simple 28 pin chip holder, any electronics shop like maplins should be able to supply one for a few pence

[Chet T16]

Like this?

PCB Circuit Board CHIP socket 28 pin DIL 0.6" x2 on eBay, also, Components, Accessories, Consumer Electronics (end time 13-Apr-08 19:05:42 BST)

[The T.I.B.]

Yes, like that. And like this!

[Chet T16]

Nice one

[The T.I.B.]

I know I said before but don't forget a decent solder pump and an iron with the teeniest weeniest tip you can find, or grind one down.

[The T.I.B.]

Neo is the expert, I think i screwed mine up, not sure how yet

[Wicked Neo]

all depends on how good you are soldering

my technique for removing the old chip takes about 30 seconds heh

BIG tip on the iron with the lowest melting point solder (plumbing solder is usually good for this), run the solder along both sides of the chip on the underside of the board so the solder is flowing along both lines then bang it down on the table (padded) and the chip is off lol

BUT this technique is not for those new to soldering as it does take practise (I worked in electronics for about 12 years)

[Chet T16]

I won't be doing mine, i've never soldered anything ever so the brother said he'll have a look at it

Failing that would you be able to do it Simon?

[The T.I.B.]

jeebus!

i just sucked it off then got a sturdy tool between the legs

[Wicked Neo]

Originally Posted by Chet T16

I won't be doing mine, i've never soldered anything ever so the brother said he'll have a look at it

Failing that would you be able to do it Simon?

yeah I can do it for ya Chet