Quoting Bob Drzyzgula <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> > But prying out a PLCC and putting in a different one with power on is
> a
> > big deal I think --- much messier than DIP!
> >
> > We need some clever ideas from the list.
>
> ZIF sockets for PLCCs are available, one could simply
> use one mounted on top of a PLCC plug, much like one
> can do with DIP ZIF sockets.
>
> However, I'm not sure that I agree that pulling a
> PLCC is messier than pulling a DIP, at least if
> neither of them have ZIF sockets. As long as you
> have the proper PLCC extraction tool (e.g. the OK/Metcal
> EX-5, available from digi-key for about $20) it's just a
> matter of sticking the hooks into the two corners
> and squeezing. It's a bunch easier to mangle the pins
> on a DIP.
In a pinch. I've had good luck with CAREFULLY popping the plcc out with a
screwdriver (power OFF), and re-inserting it with 2 or 3 strands of fishing line
under it (corner to corner). The board can then be powered up and the chip
popped out.
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