MAMEWorld Forums - EmuChat - Re: cadillacs and dinosaurs

> > > one was sent to Caps0ff but there was an issue processing it, so might need
> > another.
> >
> > You’re right, the PIC I sent to Caps0ff is the damaged one 🙁🙁
> >
> > We’ll have to find another PCB.
>
> Yeah, there is always a risk unfortunately, and some of the chips are physically not
> in the best shape at this point.
>
> That's why it's important to never make promises with decap work, it's always "hope
> for the best"
>
> Same with a lot of the stuff Sean is doing for us to be fair, but his track record
> has also been exceptional, there's only one case where we've ended up having to
> replace something because he couldn't get a dump when he thought it should be
> possible.
>
> Don't underestimate the skills being put to work doing this stuff for us :-)

What if that the only board left. That mean it won't get fully dump ever. Even the rare board. Companies doesn't keep back up on their ROM's files. RIP. You are right about the risk of dumping. Some day there will be a better way to dump without damaging the chips.

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