also, i am checking directly on the ic, not the socket/solder side.
Secondary question: I broke off pin 1 taking out the ic. Do i need new chip entirely or can i just run a piece of hookup wire from the pin stub on the ic to the respective solder pad on the pcb? I’m assuming pin 1 being inoperational isnt my problem because with absolutely nothing else considered, I’m getting 4v at that pin and yet the LED wont light up while touching it.