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And it contained data ranging from 1988 to 1994 :) Thanks a lot for the awsome help!!

WOW, it actually started up :) Next step is to connect it to the controller and see it actually works :)

Have removed the tantalum capacitor (see picture). The inductor have continuity. If I understand correctly I can try to power on again, but I can expect more of these capacitors to blow as well, correct?

@Chr$ could this be caused by something internal; drive mechanism is stuck or something other I should be vary of?

Sorry I overlooked the error message that my original pictures was to big. Tried again now :)

Started up a disk that have probably not been in use since late 80's/early 90's. Something blew instantly (see attached picture). Any hope or worthwile trying to fix? Don't know if the disk worked before I tried to start it.

Hi, I have a faulty C64C and ordered ram chips from Ebay. I ordered D41464C-15 as that is what on the board. They however delivered D41464C-12. To my understanding they are basically the same chip with some performance differences, but can I replace D41464C-15 with D41464C-12, or can it damage...

Thanks for the reply :) How long is it safe to leave the vinegar on the board, before rinsing? /Petter

Once again thanks for responses :) I've got a lot of the blue corrosion away (although a few sockets such as the ISA socket is beyond repair and must be replaced), but does it have to be completely vanished? There are still some residue in some of holes and really tight spaces, but when I...

Thanks for the feedback :) I've read and seen some videos about cleaning using vinegar (some swears to it and some detests it). Do you have some practical tips to what you prefer (amount of time soaking etc.)?

Thanks for the quick reponse :) I'll send more pictures tomorrow :)

I haven't done anything beyond having a look around, but since the powersupply was opened I assumed that it's toast, but I'll measure it to be sure :) Unforunately I don't have any peripherals (at least not yet, but there is still more fun to find). I'll take some more pictures tomorrow. Thanks...

Hi, I'm the process of collecting some computers that my father have kept over the last 35 years or something. I believe this is the first computer we bought, but I'm struggling to find any information about it. The chassis is branded with Xener, and I can't find any information about it. The...