Hey Max, thanks for the link to the thread - there's a wealth of information there and it makes a lot more sense to me. I'm not too familiar with how to flash a card externally, but perhaps getting the chip onto the card and then plugging it into my PC and flashing the appropriate firmware that way is an option I can consider.
I'm naturally very interested in one of your AM29LV040 chips. Should we keep it in the back of our minds for one of the inevitable purchases I make off you?
If it turns out I haven't found anything else to pick up, perhaps in a few weeks, we can come back to the subject of the chip? Thanks once again for all your assistance.