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richy08

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chip help
« on: 01 June 2009, 20:41:45 »
hi guys can ye help me again i going to get the chip for my 2.5 td v reg facelift unlcky alf was telling me i will need a socket to fit the chip as it needs soldering any body know where i can get one of these scokets thanks guys :y
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Re: chip help
« Reply #1 on: 01 June 2009, 21:07:41 »
socket, craplins or anywhere will sell one. Its finding someone to fit, assuming you can't do it yourself
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Re: chip help
« Reply #2 on: 01 June 2009, 21:33:37 »
Maplins for the socket. £1.01 (why the 1p :-?). 
I used de-soldering wick to remove the solder on original chip. Solder sucker wouldn't do it. 

If your not used to working with circuit boards I would advise getting it done by someone who is. There are tracks within 1mm of where you will be soldering and you really don't want to damage any of those.   

Well worth it when it's done tho  :y

Edit: Thinking about it, Maplins usually have an in-house workshop. Ask them if they'll do it.
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Re: chip help
« Reply #3 on: 01 June 2009, 21:37:39 »
The 0v is the hardest to desolder.

Wouldn't trust craplins to do it, but most TV repair shops should be able
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Re: chip help
« Reply #4 on: 01 June 2009, 21:42:44 »
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The 0v is the hardest to desolder.

Wouldn't trust craplins to do it, but most TV repair shops should be able

Ov :-?
Talk about a fiddle. Took almost 3 hours all told  :o
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Re: chip help
« Reply #5 on: 01 June 2009, 21:46:27 »
unlucky alf said he will do it for me he done his own which was plug in but he knows wot he talking about as for me i would only break it no good with computers or anything tech.. thanks again guys great help again :y :y
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Re: chip help
« Reply #6 on: 01 June 2009, 21:49:00 »
Take a look on page 1 of 'Maintenance Guides' section.

Read the post on fitting a performance chip. Some ECU boards don't need a socket soldered in - it's already there. Just a case of unplugging the old chip, and plugging in the new one - simples ..... !

Then just sit back for the drive of your life mate!
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