Commodore 64 Repair Dead Screen- No Video Repair

Power up - not even a glitch on the screen - I post a lot of these with different issues so it may help anyone troubleshoot their C64 and bring their system back from the dead :)

[JamesBricker-lqnu]

Rule 1 in troubleshooting is always check your power supply and regulators FIRST. I like these videos of yours. Please keep them coming. Thanks

[doctorsocrates]

I love these old commodore computers.People think i'm weird because i still use them but they were a huge part of my childhood.i have the c64c ..Thanks for the video and best wishes.

[walterbeer]

I've really been enjoying your C64 repair videos. Looking forward to more!

[madeinjapan]

If my psu is reading outside the testing parameters of the voltage requirements (high) would it just blow the fuse first protecting the motherboard chips like the vic, pla or ram chips or cause further problems as in this case.

[madeinjapan]

Hi, great video where did you get the chip extraction tool? Plan on socketing most of my chips, what size chip sockets will I need for the various chips that are soldered in.

[druzil]

Hey, I just dicovered your channel and love it already. There is one question: What kind of IC-tester do you use in the video?

[ariel]

Great video! I own the exact same model of a C64 that you are showing in here. Quick question, what is that "Chip Tester" that you are using in there? Where do I get it?

[fortheloveofcommodores]

Nice work:) the fuse was a little flaky, so bad. Usually the led won't even light up. Sweet... another one revived

[birdman]

Looks like you placed SID in tester one pin too low at 5:19 because I see two empty slots on top of the chip. Hopefully that didn't damage the chip and hopefully you tested that SID properly later. Was that replacement VIC-II already bad before adding it on this board?

[atarimex]

Before powering on, one should remove all socketed chips and checking 5v and 12V rails. Then is best to do testing without the sid, roms And cia’s chips with the dead cartridge. Just a suggestion

[OldGandy]

Hi, im new to the wonderful world of C64 repair. I bought a C64 with this exact same motherboard layout as the one you are working on circa 1982. Was wondering - what make/model is the chip tester you are using? Trying to find one on Amazon ATM and cant seem to - might be searching for it under the wrong name. (using Computer chip tester) Thank you for the video - it was very informative!

[Chris_Longstreet]

Just confirming - you used a 3 amp fuse, correct? I couldn’t find 1.5 at the store which is what I currently have in mine, but found 3s

[tudra]

Hello There! What IC tester do you use to check the ICs?
Thanks!

[Robert-jnn]

How do you buy a, chip tester. Can't seem to. Locate. It.thanks..Robert

[dannous]

17 minutes video and it was the fuse?!!!!