Ack! Thank you, Mike, that sure seems a whole lot easier.. :) On Wed, Aug 23, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Mike Stein <mhs.st...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Or you could just use one of these: > > https://www.oshpark.com/shared_projects/Kil9S1ya > > http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=M100ROM > > Plugs right in and optionally also gives you an Option ROM as well as a > System ROM in the same chip. > > m > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Gary Weber <g...@web8201.com> > *To:* M100 <m100@lists.bitchin100.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 23, 2017 5:17 PM > *Subject:* [M100] Figtronix Main ROM adapter > > Hello all, > > I have a question for anyone out there who has created a main ROM adapter > for their Model 100, using these parts and following these instructions: > http://tandy.wiki/FigTronix#Model_100_Main_ROM_27C256_PLCC_Adapter > > My question has to do with this statement: > "Unfortunately, using this adapter requires desoldering the original > socket from the motherboard. It IS possible to do this, without damaging > either the motherboard or even the old socket, with flux, solder wick, and > patience." > > I'm a little confused as to why the original socket would have to be > de-soldered. Can't this adapter just be plugged into an empty CPU socket? > Or is it the case that the M100 case can't close again because of something > so high in that socket pressing against the keyboard circuit-board? > > Thanks for the info! > > > -- > Gary Weber > g...@web8201.com > > -- Gary Weber g...@web8201.com
