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In article <4p4ium$5ue@jedi.apana.org.au>,
	cdewick@jedi.apana.org.au (Craig Dewick) writes:
>In <yd5ybm2bqc0.fsf@corto.laas.fr> marc@corto.laas.fr (Marc Vaisset) writes:
>
>>> I have two alternative tools for extracting SIMM's. One is a sheetmetal
>>> scribing tool which has a 90 degree bend at one end. Insert the tip in the
>>> hole in the SIMM's PCB, and use the bend to provide leverage against the
>>> plastic of the socket. Do this at both ends and voila! One removed SIMM! 
>
>>I do the same for a couple of years and I'm still alive. My tool is
>>the little key to drive screws on the old SUN triple Europe VME
>>boards. I think it's the unique safe way to remove these SIMMS.
>
>Hmmm, I've never tried that one though. But I agree, the 2mm hex keys are
>a good idea. I run a 19" rack-mounted 4/280 here at home (my current
>server), so I have lots of use for a 2mm hex key anyway, and I always have
>a couple around. 
>
>However do you find that a little right-angled hex key gives enough 
>leverage? 

When I upgraded the memory in my IPC, I had to pull 2 banks of SIMMS
out to rearrange them.

I used a very small jeweller's screwdriver to get into the little hole
on the SIMM, and then had to struggle to get it out.
Once I got the first SIMM out of each bank, I had less trouble.

However my fingertips were red raw after the experience.

They really are a tight fit in those boxes...

Rachel

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