> >That sounds pretty horrible to me :o( > I repeat.... > This is _exactly_ how the chips are designed. > They have the same pin layout as the GC/SGC memory chips, but are > longer. > > Not horrible in the slightest (8-)# It's a chip package I've never encountered before; I accept the pin layout is as designed. I just got the impression they had been re-shaped to fit the sockets because the socket diameter is so large that they could not have been positioned any closer together (they look like individual single-pin sockets, but now I know it is a standard layout, they are probably all joined together in that shape).
No, they are not horrible, they are exquisite (perhaps they are even available in a range of pretty colours) ;O) :) Phew, I'm glad the Q40 is at home - it would probably refuse to ever work again if it knew we were using words like 'horrible' in reference to it! I'll take out all the video RAM chips and reseat them. Quick question on a related matter while I'm here: How can I make an ATX PSU supply power to the Q40 with its normal mainboard connector disconnected, i.e. not receiving its wakeup signal? Ian. > -----Original Message----- > From: tony > Sent: 11 March 2002 15:35 > To: ql-users > Cc: tony > Subject: Re: [ql-users] Is there a Qdoctor in the house? > > > On Mon, 11 Mar 2002 at 11:57:28, Norman Dunbar wrote: > (ref: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) > > >-----Original Message----- > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 11:52 AM > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: RE: Re: [ql-users] Is there a Qdoctor in the house? > > > > > >>> ... and the pins are > >>> bent close to the edge of the chip and appear to have > been stretched > >>> about as far as they'll go to reach the sockets. > > > >That sounds pretty horrible to me :o( > I repeat.... > This is _exactly_ how the chips are designed. > They have the same pin layout as the GC/SGC memory chips, but are > longer. > > Not horrible in the slightest (8-)# > -- > QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 > <1stname>@<surname>,demon.co.uk http://www.firshman.demon.co.uk > Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 > TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG > Visit our website at http://www.ubswarburg.com This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. E-mail transmission cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. The sender therefore does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this message which arise as a result of e-mail transmission. If verification is required please request a hard-copy version. This message is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as a solicitation or offer to buy or sell any securities or related financial instruments.
