Date   : Sat, 28 Feb 2004 23:39:30 +0000 (GMT)
From   : Sprow <info@...>
Subject: Re: Sick Z80 Second Processor

In article <BC66CB81.338%asnf37@...>,
   Steve Inglis <asnf37@...> wrote:
> On 28/2/04 9:40 pm, "Pete Turnbull" <pete@...> wrote:

> > On Feb 28, 10:56, Steve Inglis wrote:
> > 
> >>     I have a sickly second processor and I believe that I have track
> >> this down to the tube cable.

[snip]

> Do I need to remove this transition connector from the board to fit the new
> cable. Is there a method for placing the cable and having it penetrated
> without having to remove the connector?

You could hunt around for the missing matching 'top bit' to the connector -
these have a series of slits in them which line up with the 'V's which you
describe and will force the IDC cable over the connector and slice through
the insulation properly.

Alternatively, it's not hard to replace the entire header with suitable
tools. A surface mount hot air gun and condenser nozzle will get it out in
one piece, then heat it up again and bash the board on the desk and all the
excess solder will fall out,
Sprow.