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On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:18:58 PM UTC-7, Clocky wrote:
> On 29/04/2022 1:44 am, Kenzo wrote: 
> > I am bringing out of storage - not counting the actual computers -
probably 5 large boxes of Commodore 128 and 64 hardware accessories, software,
books. Collected mostly from the Bay over the past 20 years. 
> > 
> > For the 128 and 64 computers, should I power them up with low voltage on a
variac for a while before giving them the full 120v? The idea being to perhaps
give the old caps a better chance of surviving powerup after long storage? 
> > 
> > Or would low voltage give the power supplies and internals problems? 
> > 
> > I will have a dim bulb tester in series also in case their are any serious
problems with the units. 
> > 
> > thanks, 
> > LT 
> >
> Neh, just don't just a genuine C64 brick of death or at least use a 
> power saver. If you're determined to use an original brick do measure 
> voltages first, they are notorious for failing and taking out the computer.
I did have an aftermarket power supply, with cables attached to either power
128 or a 64.  The first 128 I tried powered up no problems and composite video
screen looks very sharp.  I will try GEOS 128, and the 512k memory cartridge,
and GEOS 128 soon.  
And then I will try installing the 128 Superchip roms I have.  Not to mention
boxes of other software and cartridges.  I knew there was a reason I retired! 
And a VIC 20 is what started me on my interest in programming, resulting
ultimately in a 20 year 
database programming career.  So Commodore has a special place in my heart!

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