Reworking the DS1287 RTC chip

Maciej W. Rozycki (mailto:macro@linux-mips.org)

Original ftp site

Here's photographic documentation of a DS1287 chip rework suitable for the clearance available in DECstation 5000 series machines.

Bill of materials:
  • DS1287 Real Time Clock, Dallas Semiconductor,
  • S8411-45R SMT Coin Cell Holder, Harwin,
  • CR1220 Lithium Coin, generic,
  • W28-6A Slit-N-Wrap Wire, Vector Electronics & Technology,
  • UniBond Epoxy Repair: Plastic, Henkel,
  • solder, flux, etc.,
  • various tools and time.
Enjoy!

Maciej

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