Users should exercise caution when upgrading to v6.85. Because this version includes updated firmware, it has a history of "bricking" counterfeit or clone versions of the TL866 programmer.
: Reading and writing SPI flash chips to recover bricked motherboards. Installation and "Bricking" Risks minipro 6.85
The series (CS, A, and later II/Plus) is a beloved low-cost universal programmer. For hobbyists and repair shops, it supports thousands of chips—from vintage EPROMs (2708, 2716) to modern EEPROMs, AVRs, and PICs. Users should exercise caution when upgrading to v6
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