My Amstrad CPC 464, first tests and some pictures. PSU and a simple monochrome video cable.
I have recently bought this nice Amstrad CPC 464 computer. So, I was able to update my article on 8…
Retrocomputing and repairs, C64 and others
Category: Retrocomputers repair
Commodore 1541 disk drive maintenance, part 2: head alignment
Commodore 1541 alignment issues are less common than what you may think. Before going into the alignment process, some simpler…
A 64K Commodore 16: how to expand its RAM memory
In 1984, Commodore introduced the Commodore 16 computer. A 16 K RAM computer may seem strange in 1984, but, it…
Building a Commodore 64 testboard, chips desoldering tips
When repairing a Commodore 64 home computer, there is a tool that is very helpful: another working Commodore 64, but…
Commodore 64 fix: blank screen, bad cassette switch sense
Today I fixed a 250407 board Commodore 64 with multiple issues. At the beginning, the good old blank screen was…
Commodore 1541 disk drive maintenance, part 1
Despite the design flaws it was plagued with, the Commodore 1541 has always been regarded as the standard device for disk…
Commodore 64 C repair: intermittant operation due to bad contacts on sockets
Commodore 64 C repair case: intermittant operation due to bad socket connections. Sometimes sockets must be replaced.
Commodore 64 C RAM strange issue
Some days ago I’ve found a Commodore 64 C I didn’t even remember I had. After some cleaning, I did…
Commodore 64 fix: RESTORE key and power switch
RUN/STOP+RESTORE is a useful key combination that allows you to escape from BASIC programs and some ML programs. For instance,…
THT IC sockets: a comparison between them and how to use
IC sockets make it possible to replace a chip with ease. No need to desolder the chip, you can just lift…
Atari 2600 and 7800: repair tales
Vintage Atari consoles are still really fun to use. Atari VCS / 2600 systems are known to be very reliable.…
Commodore 64: how to repair it, step by step
This is not going to be a comprehensive guide on Commodore 64 repair. Still, this article will focus on the…
Il Commodore 1541, consigli d’uso e manutenzione (parte 2)
La procedura di allineamento del Commodore 1541 non è particolarmente complicata ma richiede molta pazienza, specialmente se la si vuole…
Dissaldare un integrato THT in maniera sicura
Nei retrocomputer (Commodore ma non solo) è impiegata prevalentemente la tecnologia THT (Through Hole Technology). La piastra presenta dei fori…
Commodore 64 con RAM guasta
Ho comprato un Commodore 64 da riparare e appena acceso mi sono ritrovato con questa schermata. Il messaggio di…
Il Commodore 1541, consigli d’uso e manutenzione (parte 1)
Pur con i suoi limiti e difetti, il Commodore 1541 si impose subito come lo standard per il Commodore 64…