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phigan writes:
> On 2024-08-17, Daniel wrote:
>>
>> I bought an actual C64 off ebay a few years ago but haven't had a chance
>> to recap it. There's alot of residue and cleaning to do yet, and figure
>> out what else if wrong before I can plug it in.
>
> Don't have the answer to your C64OS question, but there usually isn't a
> reason to recap a C64. Unless of course you actually see the caps
> looking bad. One big thing to worry about is the original power supply.
> If possible, use a new one, or one of those little adapters that combine
> two modern power supplies.
The breadbin case is in great shape and the keyboard is complete. I had my
neighbor test the PSU when I got it and he said it was junk.
After opening the case, it was obvious that a good number of the
capacitors were misshaped, leaky, and left quite a bit of residue and some
rusty looking traces.. Some of the resistors flaked off too, so I
ordered a few of each type from the BOM online. Didn't cost more than a
few dollars.
It's going to take a ton of work to restore it, then I need to get a
test rig to see if any of the chips need replacing, if any. I don't know
if the previous owner plugged in the power supply it came in but I knew
well enough not to. I really hope the chips are in good shape.
In the meantime, I have a C64 mini that I use for daily driver.
I have a growing interest in getting a C128.
Daniel
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