ok so i have a usa commodore 64 breadbin that has bad ram as well as some other issues and im wondering where i can get a working replacement board im not tech savy so replacing the broken chips is out of the question. id be better of just swapping the board out for a working one i am in the usa
for thoes who ask the breadbin says 785 bytes free when i turn it on and has issues reading and loading floopies
where to buy replacement motherboard
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Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
Hi. You can post a wanted post in the wanted section here on Melon. You can also try (eek) eBay or Amibay.
One thing you could try before you give up repairing is if the CIA chips are Socketed you could try swapping them and seeing if that helps. Also what type of Power Supply are you using? If it is the original Brick (of Death) then make sure you check the voltages on that.
One thing you could try before you give up repairing is if the CIA chips are Socketed you could try swapping them and seeing if that helps. Also what type of Power Supply are you using? If it is the original Brick (of Death) then make sure you check the voltages on that.
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Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
if i may ask where online can i buy replacement chips for the C64 such as ram chips and the likeZippy Zapp wrote:Hi. You can post a wanted post in the wanted section here on Melon. You can also try (eek) eBay or Amibay.
One thing you could try before you give up repairing is if the CIA chips are Socketed you could try swapping them and seeing if that helps. Also what type of Power Supply are you using? If it is the original Brick (of Death) then make sure you check the voltages on that.
Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
Jameco still sells 64kx1 and 64kx4 DRAM chips. See: http://www.jameco.com/z/4164-150-Major- ... 41662.htmlc64rox wrote:if i may ask where online can i buy replacement chips for the C64 such as ram chips and the likeZippy Zapp wrote:Hi. You can post a wanted post in the wanted section here on Melon. You can also try (eek) eBay or Amibay.
One thing you could try before you give up repairing is if the CIA chips are Socketed you could try swapping them and seeing if that helps. Also what type of Power Supply are you using? If it is the original Brick (of Death) then make sure you check the voltages on that.
I believe Abra Electronics carries them too. See: https://abra-electronics.com/ics-semico ... 4-200.html
The main cause for damaged DRAM in a C64 is faulty power supplies.
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Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
ebay doesn't appear to have any NTSC motherboards (all are PAL) but you can find a computer for almost the same price - if you feel quite lucky.
Just remember that not tested on ebay = broken.
Just remember that not tested on ebay = broken.
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Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
i think i will wait till i have the funds then post here for one since i trust here
Re: where to buy replacement motherboard
Make sure you get a new PSU too. At the very least, get one of the computer savers to use with a C-64 brick of death. Don't get any of the off brand PSUs for the 64 from ebay. Using a C-128 PSU, with a new pigtail to fit the C-64's power port is a good idea.c64rox wrote:i think i will wait till i have the funds then post here for one since i trust here
If your 64 has a display, but low memory count, it could very likely be fixed. Under no circumstances use the PSU that belongs to that computer unless it has been completely tested, and passes - even then use a saver with it!
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