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Hey everyone,

I'm in the middle of repairing an original Pac-Man board, and I've hit a snag when it comes to replacing one of the original 2532 EPROMs. One of the legs broke off when I removed it to reseat it, and now I'm looking into my options.

I have a GQ-4X4 programmer, but no adapter and no blank 2532s yet. I've read that the GQ-4X4 doesn't natively support 2532s because of the pinout differences, but that a 2532-to-2732 adapter can make it work by selecting 2732 in the software.

Before I spend money on the wrong parts, I'm hoping to get advice from those of you who've done this before.

Here's what I'd like to know:

What's the best and most reliable way to burn 2532s using the GQ-4X4?

Is there a specific adapter you recommend (or one to avoid)?

Should I just switch to 2732s and modify the board instead? Or is that asking for more trouble than it's worth?

Where do you usually buy blank 2532s that are reliable (not duds or fakes)?

Is it worth going the multi-ROM or high score kit route instead?


I want to keep the board as original as possible, but I'm open to suggestions from people who've been down this road. I'd really appreciate any guidance, links, or "do this, not that" stories before I start ordering parts.

Thanks a ton!
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