Repair/refurbish services

kahuna
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Repair/refurbish services Dec 12, 2019 13:39:28 GMT -7

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Post by kahuna on Dec 12, 2019 13:39:28 GMT -7

Hi all!

First post here. Glad to find a local users group

I'm originally from Spain, the first computer I used was a ZX Sinclair Spectrum. I knew about Commodore but all my friends had Speccies.
Anyway, I'm very interested on retro consoles and computers. I've seen some C64s in eBay and I was wondering if you happen to know anyone that can refurbish them, recapping will probably be a must with any of those. Also, if there are any local C64s for purchase, I'll definitely go that route so please let me know.

Thank you!

Blaine
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Repair/refurbish services Dec 13, 2019 10:29:03 GMT -7

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Post by Blaine on Dec 13, 2019 10:29:03 GMT -7

Welcome kahuna !

Commodore machines are starting to get harder to find, but they're still around. Most of the older machines will work fine without being recapped, more often power supplies and SID chips are the big failure points.
In their later years Commodore started using cheaper components, from what I have read/heard, so capacitor failures are common on Amiga computers.
I'm sure there are many who would disagree with me, but I have yet to have to replace any in my machines.
As for someone that can repair/refurb, a couple of our members are certainly qualified. Hopefully they will add in a little of their knowledge.

Again, welcome, hopefully you can make it to a meeting or two !

Cheers
Blaine

Up and running - VIC 20, C64, C16.
Works in progress - Plus/4, C128, Amiga 2000.
Looking for - C= Colt/PC compatibles and vintage consumer electronics.

kahuna CCUG Members Posts: 61	Repair/refurbish services Dec 16, 2019 11:00:33 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kahuna on Dec 16, 2019 11:00:33 GMT -7 Thanks for the insights Blaine! I'll keep an eye on those meetings.

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