The problem with a NES that just won’t read a cartridge is the ZIF socket inside the console. Pins get bent, and that spring-loaded, VCR-like front loader assembly is the main point of failure ...

Turn on the EMP-20 Programmer (in back). There is a power light next to the ZIF socket (Zero Insertion Force) and the ZIF’s handle should be straight up. Set the "T" switch on the shelf next to the ...

With the display, it’s effectively a C64 tablet, keyboard not included ... That cherished chip sits on a ZIF socket for the amazement of onlookers.

Described as a high-performance BGA ZIF socket for 0.5 mm pitch BGA devices, the CG-BGA-500 socket accommodates 6-mm packages and supports bandwidths up to 10 GHz on all connections with less than ...