Dead C-64 (was Re: These darned old computers)

From: Dave Brown <tractorb_at_ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sat Aug 24 15:54:00 2002

Have you checked the 1702?
Dave B(who has an attic full of C64 stuff!)

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From: "Sellam Ismail" <foo_at_siconic.com>
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Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: Dead C-64 (was Re: These darned old computers)


> On Sat, 24 Aug 2002, Ethan Dicks wrote:
>
> > I have used a variety of DIN-5 to RCA cables in the past on the C-64.
> > Worst case, you can look up the pinout of the DIN-5 video connector and
> > use a VOM/continuity meter to prove which RCA jack is which signal.
>
> I figure one of the connectors ought to show at least something, which is
> what leads me to believe that the computer is dead.
>
> > > ...Grrr. I still hate the C64.
> >
> > Sorry to hear that. They made me a lot of money (used to write
> > commercial products, c. 1982-1984). They aren't the epitome of
> > 1980s design, but they sure did ship a lot of them.
>
> I'll like it again once it starts working.
>
> Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer
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