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to: KEITH MATTHEWS
from: CLOCKY
date: 2015-11-04 17:39:00
subject: Re: C-64 with no 9v possi

On 4/11/2015 8:08 AM, Keith Matthews wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a breadbox style C-64 that has stopped working.
> I connected my 1501 Power Monitor to the Power Supply and it
> seems fine for both 5v and 9v (well it shows 10v)
>
> The Power Supply work fine with my C64C machine.
>
> I connect the 1501 Power Monitor to the User Port and I
> only get the 5v indication
>
> There does not seem to be 9v at the user port.
> I have pressed in all the chips and checked the internal fuse on the C-64.
>
> Just wondering if any of you great CBM guru's might know of the top of your
> head
> what component (I'm guessing a capacitor?) might be failing?
>
> Also there is no display when powered on. The C-64 Power LED comes on as
> Normal.
>
> Thx for any advice 8-)
>

Do you know the history of the C64 because the C64 that was sold by Aldi
(but not only Aldi) is known to have the 9VAC missing at the user port.

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