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Commodore 64 won't turn on
Your device will not power on as it is supposed to.
Bad Power Adapter
The Commodore 64 original power adapter is known for going bad and frying the CPU or RAM . It is recommended to use a modern adapter.
Loose connection or port
Power adapter may not be plugged in all the way, or the power adapter socket may be loose. Check to make sure the power adapter is plugged all the way in the socket and that there is no movement from the power socket.
Oxidized Sockets
Due to the age of these machines the contact between chip legs and their sockets can lose contact. Remove and re-seat socketed chips.
RAM issues
A computer memory problem can prevent boot up. Check for hot RAM chips and proper voltages.
Dead SID chip
This chip handles sound, if it is preventing booting removing it will allow the system to start.
Cracked Soldier Joints
Check the bottom of the motherboard for cracked joints.
Kernel ROM issues
Try booting a good, clean game cartridge to bypass the Kernel ROM.
Dead Other Component
Unfortunately any dead chip on the C64 can prevent it from working. Try to remove chips one by one until you see different behavior.
Screen and/or audio do not work
There is some issue with your computer screen (visual output) or the sound (audio output) from your device
Incorrect or broken adapter
The wrong adapter cable is being used or your current cable is not functioning properly. Make sure you are using the proper cables with their matching utilities. For instance, the audio cable must be plugged into the audio ports and speakers for the sound to work.
Unsupported Display
Ensure your display can be used with the ultra-low resolution of the Commodore 64.
Incorrect RF Modulator Connection
Ensure the cable runs directly from the composite port to the RF modulator , and it is tuned to the channel you are using. The slider is used to tune within that channel.
Unsupported Composite Cable Connection
The Commodore 64 's 3-4 pin composite output from the DIN video out connector is non-standard and requires a compatible monitor.
Scrambled video
RAM or RAM multiplexors may have failed. Unfortunately the only way to locate bad RAM is to swap them one by one unless one is hot.
Dead VIC-II chip
The VIC chip handles all video is a known failure point and is usually socketed. Make sure the replacement is of the same part number as there are a few revisions.
Blank Screen with Border
Replace the character ROM.
No Sound or Input Device Support
SID chip might be faulty. Replace SID chip if both symptoms are present.
Other Issues
Random Crashes
Check the PLA chip.
Joystick Issues Without Other Symptoms
Check solder joints on joystick ports or another joystick.
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