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   phigan  writes:   
      
   > On 2024-08-17, Daniel  wrote:   
   >>   
   >> I bought an actual C64 off ebay a few years ago but haven't had a chance   
   >> to recap it. There's alot of residue and cleaning to do yet, and figure   
   >> out what else if wrong before I can plug it in.   
   >   
   > Don't have the answer to your C64OS question, but there usually isn't a   
   > reason to recap a C64. Unless of course you actually see the caps   
   > looking bad. One big thing to worry about is the original power supply.   
   > If possible, use a new one, or one of those little adapters that combine   
   > two modern power supplies.   
      
   The breadbin case is in great shape and the keyboard is complete. I had my   
   neighbor test the PSU when I got it and he said it was junk.   
      
   After opening the case, it was obvious that a good number of the   
   capacitors were misshaped, leaky, and left quite a bit of residue and some   
   rusty looking traces.. Some of the resistors flaked off too, so I   
   ordered a few of each type from the BOM online. Didn't cost more than a   
   few dollars.   
      
   It's going to take a ton of work to restore it, then I need to get a   
   test rig to see if any of the chips need replacing, if any. I don't know   
   if the previous owner plugged in the power supply it came in but I knew   
   well enough not to. I really hope the chips are in good shape.   
      
   In the meantime, I have a C64 mini that I use for daily driver.   
      
   I have a growing interest in getting a C128.   
      
   Daniel   
      
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