I have a board that I used a 8 pin socket for the pic 508. In use they will be
exposed to a bit of vibration so I have some concerns about securing the cpu.

I know the easiest thing is simply to solder the pic direct to the board 
but I need
the option of easy access/removal until everything is stabilized. It's 
close to that
point where I am comfortable about the code but for a few that I want to 
let out
now with a socket I am wondering if there is a way to nail the pic in place.

Adhesives?  Anything like a blob of silicone to hold it in place? Something
that is non conductive and non corrosive?  I think good ole rtv silicone
will corrode the pins. I'm not up to date on all the wonder goo's out there.

Solder strap or wire across the pic?

What else is there to try?  It needs to be able to allow some limited rework.
ie pop the pic out and reprogram and reinsert so a thick conformal coating
would be more trouble than its worth as an example.

As far as the replacement bit I doubt it will need to be done more than once
for these few boards but I need to keep the option open.

any ideas?

Thanks

DaVe

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