
Originally Posted by
BRASSCATCHER
It depends on the buyer and how they want the boards. As far as removing ic chips that are not soldered to the board I have never had a board downgraded if there are empty spots. Now if other chips are removed like the n/s bridge chips or soldered ic then i agree with downgrading a board. I have gotten 8088, 8086 boards where the caps were shot or leaked and the owner pulled the chip to use on another board.
And I have never had one upgraded if I left the removable ic chips in place. Mike
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