64/128 Hardware

Easy Tower Amiga owners often face PSU headaches. Here’s how Ms Mad Lemon solves power issues, shares adapter tips, and gets the A1200 running right.

Root42 brings a rare Commodore SFD 1001 floppy drive back to life, walking through diagnosis, capacitor replacement, and final success. Watch the detailed repair and learn what makes this vintage hardware unique.

A Silver Label C64 arrives with video issues and a serial port fault. Careful testing reveals an unexpected cause and leads to a complete fix.

TheRetroChannel tackles a stack of Commodore 64 parts boards, uncovering tricky faults and breathing new life into neglected machines. Each repair brings surprises, setbacks, and plenty of hands-on insights for C64 fans.

Arctic Retro C64 Repair explores Tommy’s methodical restoration of two non-working Commodore 64s. Along the way, he builds and tests the DesTest MAX-Switch cartridge, uncovering hidden issues through clever diagnostics, patience, and hands-on repair work that every retro fan will enjoy.

Reviving Retro returns with a detailed Commodore 64 repair that goes far beyond a simple PLA swap. This time, a stubborn black screen hides multiple chip failures, including an 8701 and two MOS logic ICs. Through systematic testing and smart detective work, the vintage machine is revived on camera—one chip at a time.

The Autonomous One ROM project brings open-source hardware and a CPU-free algorithm together to revolutionize ROM replacement in retro systems.

Retro Tech Insanity is building a Commodore-inspired ATX motherboard and asking for input on power, SID configuration, audio design, and expansion features.