Re: SS20 IDPROM chip

There is a well-tried procedure that worked for just about anything from the old 
Roadrunner (386i), IPX up to the SS20 and beyond.

http://www.net-kitchen.com/pipermail/suns-at-home/2001-March/000838.html



On 05/11/11 03:00, Steve wrote:
> Hi list,
>
> The IDPROM in one of my SparcStation20s seems to have given up the
> ghost, finally.
>
> I do have another ss20 that has a fault on the motherboard so I'm going
> to try the chip from the 'spares' machine in the one I'm actually using.
>
> The problem is, how do you actually remove the chip from the board? It
> looks as thought it should simply be pulled off the board, gripping a
> lip at top and bottom of the chip holder.
> The ss20 service manual doesn't mention how you actually remove it...
>
> Also, if this chip is also non-usable, is anyone aware of a good source
> in the UK? I've found a few places via Google in the US already.
>
> Cheers,
> Steve