Can you fix a C-64, or know someone who can?

From: jpero_at_sympatico.ca <(jpero_at_sympatico.ca)>
Date: Sat Dec 7 20:57:00 2002

> What's wrong with it? If it doesn't do anything at all, it's most
> likely the power supply, they overheat and burn out easily.
> Fortunately, these aren't that hard to construct/find replacements for.
> Is it a disk drive related issue? Those 1541 drives go out of alignment
> if you look at them funny. I've also heard of the video chips failing,
> although I have never seen it happen. Fortunately, there were millions
> of C64's sold, so they turn up very frequently. If it's a problem with
> the computer itself, it may be simpler to get another one off ebay,
> especially if you don't have spare parts or good experience fixing
> something like this.

CIA (6522) and RAM. In mid 1990's fixed a C64 of bad ram.

Yeah, power supply bricks were weak link.

Cheers,

Wizard

> Ian Primus
> ian_primus_at_yahoo.com
> Thanks!
> > Steve.
 
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