Its not about the work involved but rather i don't want to put any strain on the card or the amiga by removing and re-installing.
Can't i just disconnect all the cables (power, monitor, joysticks etc..) and change the simm while the card is still in the trapdoor slot?
I imagine they don't want you to be putting pressure on the board when you push the SIMM into the socket, flexing it in the middle is probably worse than taking it out (if you're careful).
