Subj : Re: Powering up 28s and 64s that have been in storage for at least a de
To   : Kenzo
From : Clocky
Date : Wed May 04 2022 02:18 pm

On 29/04/2022 1:44 am, Kenzo wrote:
> I am bringing out of storage - not counting the actual computers - probably 5 large boxes of Commodore 128 and 64 hardware accessories, software, books.  Collected mostly from the Bay over the past 20 years.
>
> For the 128 and 64 computers, should I power them up with low voltage on a variac for a while before giving them the full 120v? The idea being to perhaps give the old caps a better chance of surviving powerup after long storage?
>
> Or would low voltage give the power supplies and internals problems?
>
> I will have a dim bulb tester in series also in case their are any serious problems with the units.
>
> thanks,
> LT
>


Neh, just don't just a genuine C64 brick of death or at least use a
power saver. If you're determined to use an original brick do measure
voltages first, they are notorious for failing and taking out the computer.

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