I know these are difficult to find now in 2019. I'm hoping I can try salvage some used sockets from old circuit boards. Does anyone know where these were mainly used? And does anyone have any sockets they're willing to sell?
I have found this board that looks like it may use some of the correct sockets?
I would probably try desolder the sockets if possible. Do you know which TI sockets have compatible pins?
I would just try to buy NOS sockets. They come up on ebay about once a month for several hundred dollars for an Apple-1 set. With practice and a micro-torch you can recover at the expense of the board these sockets, but it's a very painful process. Desoldering 50+ sockets is not fun even if you own a desoldering station.
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I would just try to buy NOS sockets. They come up on ebay about once a month for several hundred dollars for an Apple-1 set. With practice and a micro-torch you can recover at the expense of the board these sockets, but it's a very painful process. Desoldering 50+ sockets is not fun even if you own a desoldering station.
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Thanks Corey, but I don't think I can justify paying almost $500 for these. I have desoldered a couple already and it's quite quick so have no problem with that, and there is no damage to original PCB or sockets. I was just hoping someone knew where they were mainly used other than Apple-1. So far have seen them on some S100 and TI boards. I have not found any boards with 8 pin socket yet.
These TI sockets (with the wrong plastic frame) could be good pin donors...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-Texas-Instruments-C9216-00-Integrated-Circuit-Sockets-Lot-of-100/283487050557
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These TI sockets (with the wrong plastic frame) could be good pin donors...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-Texas-Instruments-C9216-00-Integrated-Circuit-Sockets-Lot-of-100/283487050557
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Great, thanks!