2 Dec
2009
2 Dec
'09
7:23 p.m.
On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 1:07 PM, Zane H. Healy <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote:
Is this a problem with Commodore computers?
Definitely for 600s and 1200s. I wouldn't be surprised if the 500 had the
same issue.
I wonder if this is what is
wrong with my Amiga 500 (I haven't had time to even look at it).
That could easily be what's wrong. It might just be as simple as reseating
the socketed chips though. Ebay is full of 500 motherboards though just in
case... for now.
I know I need to inspect my Amiga 3000's for leaky batteries. I had to fix
that on my Lisa 2/5 when I got it.
2000s are notorious for leaky batteries as well. Really, any amiga barrel
battery is suspect. The 500+ had one on the motherboard. The 500 had one
inside the metal shielding of the trap door memory upgrade iirc.
The sad thing is I *REALLY* do not have time to deal with this, and this is
yet another indication that I should get out of the hobby. :-(
Batteries I can handle. But leaky surface mount caps scare me to death. I
can solder, but not on the new surface-mount stuff. My eyes aren't what
they used to be. Maybe I should practice some and invest in a reflow
setup. But I don't have enough time either.
brian