Clean flux off after socket work
Steps
- Wet the soldered area with 90% or stronger isopropyl alcohol.
- Scrub the flux off with an old toothbrush.
- Let the board dry; metal specks trapped in flux can short pins.
Systems
Related tips
- Remove an old chip socket
- System 7 CPU ROM sockets
- Installing a single-EPROM adapter in the CPU socket
Source: Repairing Williams System 3 to System 7 Pinball 1977 to 1984, Part One, Clay Harrell (pinrepair.com)