Date   : Wed, 08 Dec 1999 11:35:44 +1100 (EST)
From   : Bob Purdon <bobp@...>
Subject: Re: Removing ROMs from Issue 7 board

> What are you on about "wrong end of the stick"?  I
> didn't get the wrong end of the stick.  I never have
> the power left on when doing engineering work.

I wouldn't call removing a ROM "engineering work"...

> I one accidently did that to a 68000.

They call it "static electricity".

> I awlays wear gloves when touching the 6502.

..and if you use nylon gloves, you'll probably fry your 6502 too...

> But the other issue is physical damage with the edges scraping in the
> legs.

How do you think the IC is held in the socket in the first place?

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