how to remove a 32 pin PLCC BIOS chip

Fatality666

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hey
ok i did a bad flash and i got a new bios chip but i cant seem to get the old one out. the bios chip is a 32 pin PLCC BIOS chip and im too scared to damage my mobo so if someone can point me in the right direction that would be cool

many thanks
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Vertico

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I'm pretty sure that there is a tool that pries the chip out of the board. Check on Ebay.

HOWEVER, I have heard that replacing a BIOS chip can take lots of time and doesn't always work. You may want to look into getting a new board in my opinion.