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Categories: C128/128D/128DCR, C64/SX64, DTV

This Commodore 16 has seen better days

September 19th, 2019 No comments
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.
This Commodore 16 has seen better days

Gallery of the repair:

3 x Commodore 64 Repair

September 19th, 2019 No comments
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 Repair

Commodore 64 repaired ASSY 250425 (2 of 3)

Defect:

  • Out of Memory.

Repair:

  • Replaced 1 x RAM MT 4264-15 (U21)
Commodore 64 Repair

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

September 19th, 2019 No comments
2 x Gotek (HXC) with 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.

Gallery:

Video:

source: hxc2001.com

Sinclair ZX-81 Repair & Video Composite MOD (ZX8-CCB)

September 19th, 2019 No comments
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.

Gallery of the repair:

Amiga 600 usual electrolytic capacitors replacements

September 9th, 2019 No comments
Amiga 600 usual capacitors replacements

I have replaced all the electrolytic capacitors of this Amiga 600 motherboard.

Gallery of the repair:

Amiga 2000 CPU Socket replacement

September 9th, 2019 No comments
Amiga 2000 cpu Socket replacement (defect sometime Black Screen)

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

September 9th, 2019 No comments
Texas Instruments TI-99-4a Repair (2019)

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)

Gallery of the repair:

Texas Instruments TI-99/4a Argentine (Spanish) Version Repair

September 9th, 2019 No comments
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.

Gallery of the repair:

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Categories: Firmware, News & Rumors, Today

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