Subj : Re: C128 and C64 OS To : phigan From : Daniel Date : Thu Aug 22 2024 09:25 am 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 --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05 * Origin: Agency HUB, Dunedin - New Zealand | Fido<>Usenet Gateway (3:770/3) .