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This Commodore 16 has seen better days

This repair was done only for a personal challenge, the computer is still unstable and with several died components.
After a careful cleaning the computer presents these problems:
- TED MOS 8360R2 not working (keyboard doesn’t work) even if i replace the TED doesn’t work, TED also tested on a working C16 doesn’t work.
- PIO MOS 6529 need to be replaced. The keyboard doesn’t work.
- CPU MOS 8501 Dead.
- Joystick ports (see photo)
- Cartridge connector need to be replaced.
- Modulator without lids (Above and Below)
- The sockets of TED and CPU should be replaced.
- Other rusty pieces.

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3 x Commodore 64 Repair

Commodore 64 repaired ASSY 250425 (1 of 3)
Defect:
- No Video Signal.
Repair:
- Replaced 1 x MOS 8701 R1 (U31)
Commodore 64 repaired ASSY 250425 (2 of 3)
Defect:
- Out of Memory.
Repair:
- Replaced 1 x RAM MT 4264-15 (U21)

Commodore 64 repaired ASSY 250407 (3 of 3)
Defect:
- Garbage Screen.
Repair:
- Replaced 1 x RAM MB 8264A-12 (U22)
Gotek (HXC) – Rotary Switch – Buzzer & Amiga 1200 OSD

The usual modification of a Gotek in HxC this time also with OSD (On Screen Display) support for Amiga 1200.
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Video:
source: hxc2001.com
Sinclair ZX-81 Repair & Video Composite MOD (ZX8-CCB)

I have received from a friend two Sinclair ZX-81 to repair and taking advantage of the “sinclair” moment :-D i have also repaired one of my ZX-81 that is died staying off for years :-(
Two out of three ZX-81 have the ULA dead, while the third had a dead membrane and some short circuits caused by someone who don’t know how to unsolder/solder properly.
I have recovered the ULA from this last one and repaired the better one of the two ZX-81, i have also installed the Video Composite mod using the ZX8-CCB kit.
I have also repaired my ZX-81 always with the ULA dead and installed the Video Composite mod using the ZX8-CCB kit.
I thank Marco Lucarelli for giving me the Video Composite mod and giving me one of the two ZX-81 (without ULA / dead Membrane and short circuits) for spare parts.
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Amiga 600 usual electrolytic capacitors replacements

I have replaced all the electrolytic capacitors of this Amiga 600 motherboard.
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Amiga 2000 CPU Socket replacement

I have replaced the CPU socket of the Amiga 2000 CPU because the computer have a strange boot problems, for example: black screen.
After the replacement the problem has been gone.
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Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Repair

Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Repair.
Defects:
- Black Screen and deafening sound in background.
- Garbage Boot Screen.
Replaced parts:
- 1 x SIGNETICS C2E011 ROM (U610)
- 1 x TMS4116-15 RAM (U106)
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Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Argentine (Spanish) Version Repair

Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Argentine (Spanish) Version Repair.
Defect:
- Black Screen and deafening sound in background.
Replaced parts:
- 1 x TMS 9900NL CPU (U600)
- 1 x Burned Resistor (15 Ohm)
Note: This motherboard has already been repaired by someone at least once.
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