Commodore 64: Difference between revisions

Commodore 64
Preliminary Information
Release Year	1982
Leak Risk	Medium
Batteries	None
Mounting Technology	Through Hole, Sockets
Capacitor Types	Aluminum Electrolytic, Tantalum, Ceramic, Polymer
Destructive Entry	No

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Revision as of 18:06, 4 March 2022

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Known Issues

Catastrophic Failure of Original Power Supply
- The voltage regulator on the 5V DC output fails routinely, producing a large voltage spike that fries the chips on the C64's mainboard.^[1]
  - Solution: Only use a modern aftermarket power supply at all costs (the original power brick is virtually impossible to repair on account of Commodore filling the housing with epoxy)
  - Solution: If using an original power supply then an over-volt protector, such as a Commodore Saver from Ray Carlson, should be used.

Disassembly Notes

Warnings or tips to disassemble then device

Original Parts

Basic PCB Name

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
RefDes	Qty	Capacitance	Voltage	Mount	Diameter/Size	Temp	Type	Brand	Series

Note model numbers and board revisions down here

Replacement Parts

Individual Components

Capacitors
RefDes	Qty	Compatible Part Number	Order Links
			Digikey

If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

Kits

Digikey BOM: https://www.digikey.com/

References

↑ McDonald, Jay (April 2020). "Replace That C64 Power Supply: Voltage Failure Will Kill Your C64". RetroGame Start.

[1] McDonald, Jay (April 2020). "Replace That C64 Power Supply: Voltage Failure Will Kill Your C64". RetroGame Start.

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 **The voltage regulator on the 5V DC output fails routinely, producing a large voltage spike that fries the chips on the C64's mainboard.<ref>McDonald, Jay (April 2020). [https://retrogamestart.com/answers/replace-c64-power-supply-voltage-failure-will-kill-your-c64 "Replace That C64 Power Supply: Voltage Failure Will Kill Your C64"]. ''RetroGame Start''.</ref>
 ***Solution: Only use a modern aftermarket power supply at all costs (the original power brick is virtually impossible to repair on account of Commodore filling the housing with epoxy)
+***Solution: If using an original power supply then an over-volt protector, such as a Commodore Saver from Ray Carlson, should be used.
 == Disassembly Notes ==