Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 01 Dec 2025 10:59
Never seen those.. Are they available to buy somewhere?
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Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 01 Dec 2025 11:42
They were in the early 90s as they were sold for 486 CPUs amongst others. (PGA extraction tool)
Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 01 Dec 2025 11:43
I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago, but I think you might find some on Amibay.
Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 01 Dec 2025 16:01
There's was a seller on amibay, but looks like he was banned :roll:HigashiJun wrote: 01 Dec 2025 11:43 I bought mine on Ebay a few years ago, but I think you might find some on Amibay.
Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 01 Dec 2025 22:59
@exxos
That's a shame...
You cans still make use of a PCI bracket then.
That's a shame...
You cans still make use of a PCI bracket then.
Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 04 Dec 2025 14:03
The postman has been busy today. Family thinks it's loads of Christmas presents :lol:
We have a PGA extraction tool. A new '030, a ps/2 mouse adapter and an Aries 169 pin ZIF socket. And a free gift from the exxos store :)
I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
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We have a PGA extraction tool. A new '030, a ps/2 mouse adapter and an Aries 169 pin ZIF socket. And a free gift from the exxos store :)
I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 04 Dec 2025 14:11
The socket which was given to me didn't need any modifications.. I use one to test 030 CPUs in a DFB1X :)spen wrote: 04 Dec 2025 14:03 I'm hoping I can dismantle the 169 pin ZIF socket and create the correct pin layout, then I will never break another 68030. I'll attempt that later today.
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Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 04 Dec 2025 14:57
That's a nice gift.exxos wrote: 04 Dec 2025 14:11
The socket which was given to me didn't need any modifications.. I use one to test 030 CPUs in a DFB1X :)
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Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 04 Dec 2025 15:06
I couldn't wait.....
Lift the upper layer up, carefully to not snap the tangs. It popped up a little and I was able to recover the tangs one at a time.
I tipped it over and all the pins fell out. Then I reinserted them hopefully in the correct pattern, remembering its a mirror image if you're looking at a real CPU
Put the lever and the spring back in.
Put the lid back on and carefully put the tangs in. And we have an '030 specific ZIF socket. :lol: Now back to work!!!
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Lift the upper layer up, carefully to not snap the tangs. It popped up a little and I was able to recover the tangs one at a time.
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I tipped it over and all the pins fell out. Then I reinserted them hopefully in the correct pattern, remembering its a mirror image if you're looking at a real CPU
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Put the lever and the spring back in.
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Put the lid back on and carefully put the tangs in. And we have an '030 specific ZIF socket. :lol: Now back to work!!!
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Re: ST536NG build
Posted: 05 Dec 2025 01:34
@exxos
Here's something that might interest you:
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Here's something that might interest you:
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