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Nathan
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Got my C128D today

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It works, but after 5 minutes it started smoking up, and i checked, its the PSU, 220v and we are 240 volts here, so we are ringing around to get a new PSU for it so we rang up this guy, we're talking to him now
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Re: Got my C128D today

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Nathan wrote:It works, but after 5 minutes it started smoking up...
Oops!
...its the PSU, 220v and we are 240 volts here...
Where is here? :)
...so we are ringing around to get a new PSU for it...
Good luck in your search. Is it possible to rebuild the old PSU?

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
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Post by Nathan »

It could be, we are gonna try and fix it in the long run, i have it set up on my desk ready to fix, and after that, i am gonna turn it on and see if we get video, because it was working fine!
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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Post by Jeff-20 »

Put your location in your profile, and local Commodore users will be able to offer help. See how mine says Chicago? We've developed a very good scene here by being aware of one another.
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Post by Nathan »

Thanks Jeff, will do right now!
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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Party at Nathan's house!
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Post by Nathan »

Make sure to bring ur c64!
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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Post by buzbard »

Nathan wrote:Make sure to bring ur c64!
Hopefully no one comes and steals yours while your not home since everyone knows your exact address now! :shock:

[hint] You might want to just put your approximate location instead of your whole address. [/hint]
Ray..
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Post by Nathan »

Well still I need local Commodore users to help with my c128D
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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Post by Boray »

I've measured 235 v here... I suspect that's the reason why old vic-20's get so hot is because of the raise from 220 v. I have run a 128D without any problems though.
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Post by Nathan »

I will get a new power cable for the 128D since the old power cable shorted out the PSU
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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Schema wrote:Party at Nathan's house!
hahaha. It's rare that I actually "laugh out loud"...

Nathan, for your own protection, I would just put the city and nation. You'll get private messages if someone is close and wants to meet/help you.
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Post by Nathan »

Oh ok I thought u meant address
Commodore 128D < mine
Vic 20 < mine
12 floppy disks worth of games
C2N datasette
C64 < mine now haha!
One does not throw out his old stuff! - me
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