On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:24:24 -0800, Bill & Pookie wrote: >... > If all else fails, "Don't Do That!". or put a finger shield over the chip. Or glue some really sharp tacks, point-upwards, to the top of the chip. Dispels static charges, and seriously discourages people from touching it! :-) Cheers, Howard Winter St.Albans, England -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist