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   On Sun, 04 Oct 2020 07:32:00 +1300, Dennis Katsonis wrote:   
   >   
   > Subject: Two Commodore 64's that wont power on   
   >   
   > I have just received FOUR breadbin Commodore 64s.  One is missing the   
   > mainboard, one turns on, but with a black screen, and two don't turn on   
   > at all (power LED does not light up).   
   >   
   > When our lockdown ends, I'm going to get a multimeter, but I'm wondering   
   > if there is a common and obvious cause for this that I could look at   
   > before I get a multimeter (which may not be for weeks because our state   
   > premier likes to imprison us).   
   >   
   > I've looked at the fuses, one was broken, but putting the good fuse in   
   > both machines didn't work.   
      
   No specific idea. But the Youtuber Adrian's Digital Basement   
    fixed a lot of   
   dead or half-dead Commodores 64. Search his channel for "Commodore 64",   
   may be one of the videos is helpful in your case.   
   --   
   Andreas   
      
   https://news-commentaries.blogspot.com/   
      
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