[rescue] replacing an Ultra2

[Patrick Finnegan]

On Wednesday 18 April 2007 18:22, Jonathan C. Patschke wrote:
> He returned about a week later with a new CPU, which he hurriedly
> installed, after which the system didn't come up at all.  So, he
> tried the other slot; still didn't come up.  I turned around in time
> to see him trying the original slot by forcing the module in using a
> pair of pliers.
>
>    "GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WORKROOM."
>
> http://jonathan.celestrion.net/photos/ngc/

Ahh, those connectors.

I've accidentally mangled one or two of those before I figure out how to 
properly install a CPU into an Ultra 5... but they are actually 
possible to fix, as long as you don't manage to break any pins off, at 
least.

Still, not much fun to try and fix...

Pat
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