Post here everytime you get something new!

@SDG: I found a relatively easy way to test a capacitor. If you have a can of air, spray it onto the capacitor so that it developes "frost" on the capacitor's surface and "boils" away. You should smell the rotten fish, if it has leaked.

Not sure if this was exactly what you were after. A dry or otherwise faulty capacitor should affect the output voltage.

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Originally Posted by SkydivinGirl

Speaking of capacitors, how do you test one to see if is working properly? I also need to learn how to read a capacitor to know what I need to buy for replacements.

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This should help: http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=5326
Posts # 5,6,7 should cover you, i was too lazy to write details myself.. :lol:

Thanks guys! I should probably just go ahead and replace all of them because they will eventually need replacing anyways.

Heather

I just got this , i coudnt resist (amiga accelerator on hold LOL )

I need to find my Expert cart and a tape cassette now :D

oh and this maybee http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/...roducts_id=917 dunno how to read it more research :)

http://i39.tinypic.com/fjnjew.jpg

My first own C64 (Thanks again, Papdi!) alongside with the companion 1541.

Nice pair!:nod:

yay its going be a CBM Easter \o/

Time to change my signature again. :)

My new Quickshots thanks to Tajmaster!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:


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nice chris never seen them before

That PET is utterly awesome. That was the first computer I used way back in school.

/me wipes away a nostalgic tear.


Wavey lines? First thing I would check is the PSU, smoothing caps and bridge recitifier. Handy thing about PETs is a nice, simple linear PSU design. Simple, easy to test and oh so cheap to repair.

CBM cassette drives *always* need the wonk angle adjusting slightly, it's part of their charm. :)