William Sommerwerck wrote:
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NB: There is no bridges across the IC pins.

1. The new chip is defective. --or--
2. This problem existed before you replaced the chip. --or--
3. You damaged something when you removed the old chip or soldered in the
new one. --or--
4. There really is a solder bridge across two of the IC pins (or elsewhere).

Always keep in mind what Sherlock Holmes said.

Quite so.

"Madam, I need you to remain calm. Trust me, I'm a professional
and beneath this pillow lies the key to my release."

--Winston