That’s not a chipset on the backplane, that’s a daughter card on a riser. Could have easily been removed from the unit by unscrewing the stand-off and giving a gentle pull...
Unless, the entire story is layers of questionable reporting.
Is there chicanery going on? Yes. Is it using easily verifiable and probable 40 yeard old tech that doesn’t work with modern telco systems? Probably not...
Auditing Elections Equipment In Maricopa County
I recall that the equipment was supposed to be secured for a specific amount of time but was found to be accessed by people saying they were Dominion support performing "routine maintenance" - and security let them in without argument.
As it's known the machines were all about helping tinpot regimes maintain power in lesser countries we have every reason to distrust them. Back to paper ballots. Those arguing against that are certainly paid for their trouble and should be investigated.
Exactly