How do I clean the ZIF sockets of the programmer for CONNECTIVITY problems?
A. For DIP ZIF sockets: The easiest way is to hold down the socket handle so that the socket is half open, then move a DIP device sideways so that the legs of the DIP device sweep the inside of the socket. If this does not solve the problem, you may want to replace the DIP ZIF socket. Replacing them is very easy because they are mounted on sockets themselves (we use highly reliable machine-barreled gold-plated sockets for mounting the DIP ZIF sockets) To remove a socket, simply use a flat screw driver to gently ply apart the DIP ZIF socket in a STRAIGHTLY UPWARDS direction. You can order replacement DIP ZIF sockets directly from us. If you are getting them from other sources, make sure they are gold-plated (which only costs a fraction more than tin-plated but will save you tons of trouble in the future). The part # for ordering DIP ZIF sockets is: SKT-ZIFxx. For example, SKT-ZIF32 is a 32-pin DIP ZIF socket. B. For PLCC, QFP and other similar sockets: The simplest way is to use AP-20 C
