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Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement

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  1. Careful: steps 1-2 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Removing screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Removing screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Removing screws: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • 1. Remove three 6.75mm ph2 screw heads from the casing

  2. Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Opening: step 2, image 1 of 2 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Opening: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • 2. 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.

  3. Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Detach the keyboard from the motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Detach the keyboard from the motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • 1. Detach the multi-colored wire bundles that's connected to the motherboard

  4. Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Pull up the VIC plate: step 4, image 1 of 2 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Pull up the VIC plate: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • 2. Without using any tools prop up the metal VIC plate with both hands to expose the VIC chip.

  5. Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Removing the Chip: step 5, image 1 of 2 Commodore 64 VIC Chip Replacement, Removing the Chip: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • 3. 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

Conclusion

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!

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