At 15:30 -0500 02/19/2003, Quadlist wrote: >Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 13:52:11 +0000 >From: Paul Tansom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>** R. A. Cantrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [2003-02-19 13:22]: >> Quaddies, >> I have an XC68040RC33E chip pulled from a Q950 board if >> anybody wants it for $3 or equivalent in swap. I could use a power supply >> (wallwart) for a US Robotics Sportster modem. >** end quote [R. A. Cantrell] > >Timing, I've just asked on the UK list about sources for 040 chips to >upgrade my Performa 475s and LC 630. I doubt the postage tot he UK >would be worth it though, and any PSUs I have would cost to much to post >out, not to mention being UK ones - and come to think of it, required >for the modems if I ever need them again. I agree that wall wart postage would be prohibitive, but I believe that the 68040 could be shipped to the UK in an affordable manner. There'll be a small risk, but not much. I suggest pushing the pins of the 68040 into a stiff piece of foam (that black anti-static foam is nice, but styrofoam will do in a pinch) not much thicker than the pins are long. This will give you a 1.7" X 1.7" X ~ 3/8" thick package to ship. Perhaps tape the foam to the chip to inhibit sliding. Put it in an anti-static bag. Then stick it in a padded mailer (4" X 7" should do) and postage will be about $1.60 to the UK via Air Letter Post. I think it will weigh under 2 ounces. That size padded mailer is about $1 at the post office or drug store, or $.40 if bought in a box of 25. The only other thing needed is a #2976 customs form available at the post office. For extra security a layer of the small bubble wrap could be wrapped around the chip. Jeff Walther -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
