Joel, when the "opportunity" has popped up, that is indeed the way we've
all done it here.

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Joel Alexander
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:02 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [TN] Plastic PLCC socket rework.
> 
> If we have to replace one of these it has been a common 
> practice to cut out the bottom in order to gain easy access 
> to the leads when hand soldering. It was thought that the 
> bottom was mainly there for pick and place purposes. 
> 
> Does anyone do it this way and know if this is industry 
> acceptable practice
> 
> Joel Alexander
> Quality Assurance Manager
> TT APSCO, INC.

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