Tag: C64 Diagnostics
Commodore 64 CIA Chip Replacement
In the latest video from the More Fun Fixing It YouTube channel, it’s time for a Commodore 64 CIA chip replacement. This is the...
Commodore 64 Shortboard Repair Part 2: Diagnosing a Bad Super PLA
In the latest chapter of this ongoing repair series, TheRetroChannel returns to a stubborn Commodore 64 shortboard that refused to play nice in the...
HEXcart: Multi-ROM Cartridge for Commodore 64 Diagnostics
Pasi Lassila has introduced HEXcart, a new cartridge designed for the Commodore 64 with a practical focus on diagnostic work. The cartridge can store...
C64 Unified Diagnostic Cartridge
Following last year’s release of the Magic Desk 2: 3-in-1 Cartridge, CrystalCT has introduced another tool for Commodore 64 enthusiasts—the C64 Unified Diagnostic Cartridge....
Commodore 64 Repair: PLA, CIA, RAM, and Keyboard Restoration
In the latest episode of the More Fun Fixing It channel, the host successfully repaired a malfunctioning Commodore 64. Using diagnostic tools like DesTestMAX...
Reviving a Shimmering Commodore 64C: Root42’s Repair Journey
In the latest episode of Root42, the host takes on the challenge of reviving a peculiar Commodore 64C with shimmering color issues. A batch...
Commodore 64 RAM Repair: Diagnosing and Fixing Memory Issues
Triple Freedom recently repaired a Commodore 64 experiencing RAM failures. The process involved identifying faulty chips, replacing U9 and U11, repairing a broken pin...
DesTestMAX: A Modern Replacement for the Commodore 64 Dead Test Cartridge
In this episode of 8Bit Retro ReFix, the team takes a look at the Dead Test and DesTestMAX cartridges, explaining why the Dead Test...
