Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          1 minute

Sections

2

  • Commodore 64 Opening the Case Prerequisite Guide
  • 2 steps
  • VIC II Chip
  • 3 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Removing screws
    1. Remove three 6.75mm ph2 screw heads from the casing
  1. Remove three 6.75mm ph2 screw heads from the casing

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Step 2

              Opening
    1. Split the case of the C64 open by pulling up on the case towards you
  • Do not pull too hard that you break the clips.
  1. Split the case of the C64 open by pulling up on the case towards you

Do not pull too hard that you break the clips.

Step 3

              Detach the keyboard from the motherboard
    1. Detach the multi-colored wire bundles that’s connected to the motherboard
  1. Detach the multi-colored wire bundles that’s connected to the motherboard

Step 4

              Pull up the VIC plate
    1. Without using any tools prop up the metal VIC plate with both hands to expose the VIC chip.
  1. Without using any tools prop up the metal VIC plate with both hands to expose the VIC chip.

Step 5

              Removing the Chip
    1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to pry up the VIC chip. Then, use your hands and with small pressure pull it away to remove it from the motherboard.
  • You can insert a new VIC chip by making it clip back in on the board
  1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to pry up the VIC chip. Then, use your hands and with small pressure pull it away to remove it from the motherboard.

You can insert a new VIC chip by making it clip back in on the board

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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It’s awesome to see that people care enough about these machines to make repair guides about them! Great job!