Don,
I believe that you need the board to supply the power and connections.? I understand that he is loading each board after receiving it at his QTH.? I would guess that a jig could be made.? The cost and complexity would make it almost as expensive as buying a new kit.? An alternative would be to sell just the mainboard with the processor preprogrammed.? The customer can remove the chip and use it to replace the failed chip.? That seems risky for little gain other than not rebuilding the kit.? I would opt for a new kit.
My opinions and speculations.? I know I should not speculate on this forum.? Apologize ahead of time.
Back to lurking.
73
Evan
AC9TU
