go to RadioShack and get a socket. it's a 26 pin IC socket.

when you desolder the pads on the circuit board, be careful and use low heat or you'll pull the pads off the board.

there's 2 pads that will be difficult to desolder, so be patient.

lastly, use a LOT of solder when you solder the socket in... the mainboard is dual layer, so the solder has to flow thru to the other side of the board. if you dont use enough, obviously you wont get contact and you'll have to start all over again.

i HIGHLY recommend you use the socket... as you will be able to remove the chip at a later time without soldering, and you'll be able to convert over to Hondata easily.