zpb, I did do the mod, but it is reversible. I've gotten the AA loose before, even from smt chips.

I wonder if there is anything on the controller that would be hurt by acetone. If not, that would be a good way of weakening the bond of the AA. I've used it to separate parts before. A good soaking in acetone overnight should do the trick.

The heat build up of the top set of FETs is still weighing on my mind. I'm going to have to wait and see how it runs. If the mod works as well for me as it has for everyone else, I should be OK.

As far as the Neu goes, I was hoping to hear the good ole "we've shipped you a new one already." Or better yet, "we are out of 1512s, how about a 1515 1Y or 2.5D." LOL