Commodore 64 Computer- C64 TESTED and CLEANED - MOS6581 SID - Works Great NR For Sale

Commodore 64 Computer- C64 TESTED and CLEANED - MOS6581 SID - Works Great  NR
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Commodore 64 Computer- C64 TESTED and CLEANED - MOS6581 SID - Works Great NR:
$103.51

Commodore 64 Breadbin - CLEANED and TESTED!

Serial No:P5381964B

Board: 250425 ;PLAtiumPLA

Sound - Genuine MOS 6581 SID

Includes all 4 Rubber Feet

  • This sale is for a Breadbin style Commodore 64 computer. MONITOR,CABLES, FLOPPY DRIVE, and POWER SUPPLY SHOWN IN PHOTO ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS sale
  • Photos shown are the ACTUAL computer you arepurchasing. No stock photos here.
  • Computer has been disassembled, cleaned,repaired, and tested using Commodore legacy diagnostics, gamecartridges, and software loaded from a 1541 floppy drive -see photos for sample screen output.
  • Keyboard was cleaned and tested for function
  • You will need to source a Commodore 64 power supply and video cable or RFModulator selector box/cable to connect this to a video output.

See photos for cosmetic condition. I have tried to capture every angle and any blemishesthat may be present.

Please keep in mindthat this is a ~35 year old computer, and it therefore MAY have discoloration,blemishes, etc. from age and use. Again, I have done my best to capture conditionin photos.

SHIPPING

Item will be shipped within 1 business day of clearedpayment. Computer will be well-packed inbubble wrap and sent in an oversized box.

Shipping price shown is actual cost to ship package to you. I charge $0 handling fees and cover the costs of packaging as well.

The computer is 100% functional when shipped. However, because we are dealing with vintageelectronics, the included products are soldas-is, and no returns accepted. Theonly exception will be if the product is damaged in shipment ? if this happens,please contact me.

PAYMENT

PayPal only. Please paywithin 2 business days of the end of sale.

Please ask any questions before offerding ? thank you!!


FOR buyers WHO ARE LOOKING TO BUY A COMMODORE 64 AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR MY LESSONS LEARNED

If you are considering buying an \'UNTESTED\'Commodore 64, you should consider the following:

  1. The seller may have tested and determined that the C64 had issues, and simply call it \'untested\'. This applies to really anything you buy, but especially old computers.
  2. Just because the red external \'Power\' LED is on, do not assume that the computer is functional.LED on simply means that the internal fuse is good and there is enough working inside the C64 to provide voltage to the power LED. One or more of the major integrated circuits could be bad (or missing!), the circuit board could be damaged, and who knows what else.
  3. Just because the Commodore boot screen (dark blue screen, light blue border, Commodore BASIC with READY prompt) is present, do not assume that the computer is healthy. I have seen multiple computers that presented the boot screen, only to find one or more of the following problems: Dying/bad MOS 6581 SID sound chip, fried PLA, dying VIC-II video processor chip, dead DRAM chips, and others.
  4. Icould part this computer out and make more money - upwards of $250-$300 in parts.But I can\'t bring myself to take a functional C64 that someone else can enjoy and part it out.Here are the common prices for the major components (and what you can expect to pay for parts if you buy an untested computer and need one or more of these replaced - search to confirm for yourself):
    1. MOS6581 SID - $40-80 - These have very high failure rates. Also, these can \'partially\' work - I have purchased some that were represented as functional and only \'slightly\' worked.
    2. MOS906114 PLA - from $20-30 for original; $25 for modern drop-in replacements that are actually a very good choice, in my experience (lower power, more durable). This is probably the #1 failed IC I have seen, and like SIDs, can \"partially\" work. Therefore, buying one used is a risk.
    3. MOS6567 VIC-II - $50 - A weak \'Video Interface Chip\' can produce a clear screen when the computer is cold, but once it begins to warm up begins to break down, and the screen has issues.
    4. The REST (3x ROMS - Kernel, Character, BASIC; 2x 6526 CIA clock ICs, 6510 CPU, misc) - upwards of $150 total; Keyboard - $30-50; Case - $20-40
Again, all of the above is based on my experience. Thanks!



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