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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>
**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: 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 ==
== Disassembly Notes ==

Revision as of 18:06, 4 March 2022

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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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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

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Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
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Replacement Parts

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References

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