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by smittie
Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:40 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: How to check for faulty chips?
Replies: 2
Views: 530

Re: How to check for faulty chips?

Good news, the fuse just blew :roll: I just want to give up at this point... this is just so hard
by smittie
Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: How to check for faulty chips?
Replies: 2
Views: 530

How to check for faulty chips?

Hi guys, In my previous post, 'Is my VIC-20 fried?', I asked for advice on how to fix my VIC-20 that didn't seem to power on. I therefore determined that the power supply was giving an overvoltage to the computer (5.8V) So I ordered a new power supply from Ray Carlsen. It worked like a champ for a f...
by smittie
Thu Jul 22, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Commodore VIC-20 fried?
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Commodore VIC-20 fried?

Hi, Thanks for the advice. I don't know anyone else who has a Commodore power supply (since it's sort of a unique hobby :) ) So I think I will just get a reliable power supply from eBay and wait for it to get in. I will immediately get rid of the old power supply since it's no good. I'll get back wh...
by smittie
Thu Jul 22, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Commodore VIC-20 fried?
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Re: Commodore VIC-20 fried?

Hi, The input on the TV is AV, I believe that is the correct one. I've got a 1702 monitor that is in storage right now, but I am planning on picking it up.I should try it on there. I will need to order a new power supply off eBay, or from Ray Carlsen. I found a modern one, not an old, unreliable one...
by smittie
Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Commodore VIC-20 fried?
Replies: 8
Views: 1555

Commodore VIC-20 fried?

Hey guys, I've dug out my old Commodore after a few years. Last time I checked, it was fried. It would not boot up at all. After letting it sit for awhile, however, the LED lights up and it appears to be working, but it will not hook up to my TV set with a cable (DIN plug on one side and red, white ...