That will be an option but I'm not going to be beaten by the Sys80...Its a challenge! But because of Dave coming to the rescue with the driver board, worst case I can do it.
I'm waiting on a U2/U3 adaptor and I've ordered enough spares for the displays in case segments are out etc from GPE...
I desoldered them both cleanly tonight...I may redo U6 as well, just for completness.
IF from my reading and the magic of the logic probe, all things are pointing to those being the culprets
