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From: jdhill@bbn.com (Jack D. Hill)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: SIMM removal tool
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Date: 9 Jan 90 16:35:21 GMT
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In article <9573@hoptoad.uucp> tim@hoptoad.UUCP (Tim Maroney) writes:
>I'm hesitant to admit that I know this, but breaking the clips on the
>SIMM socket does not ruin the motherboard.  Electrician's tape works
>perfectly well to hold SIMMs in place, as long as you don't make a
>habit of transporting your Mac.  You do not have to replace the
>motherboard; just stretch the tape from edge to edge.  I've opened the
>computer a few times since then and there has not been any melting.

Another option is to put a dab of glue from a "Hot Glue Gun" in the holes of
the SIMM through which the little tabs go. The glue is easily pealed off later
if needed and seems to be secure enough. We did this with some boards we used
in engineering development where repeated removal and reinstallation of SIMMs
were necessary. 

Jack