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Old 03-19-2006, 05:28 PM
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Default Can I install a giac tip chip (just the chip) onto the TCU myself, or do i have to bring it to a...
authorized giac installer? Does the chip have to be soldered? How much would a installer charge to install it?
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You'd probably want someone to solder it for you.
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Default I believe you can do it yourself. I had AWE do mine and they gave me the stock chip.....
back. It looks as though I can plug it right back in with no soldering.
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It has to be desoldered / soldered on.
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Would it be too hard? I have avg./moderate skills with soldering
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^^2nd that many many small connections, unless your an expert of course :-)
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Default If you can desolder a surface mount chip without destroying the pads go for it
But since GIAC does that why bother risking it ?
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SMT is easier to remove and replace then most through hole ic's
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