How To Fix a Commodore 64 Black Screen

In this first episode of the Fixing Commodore 64's series, I decided to purchase a for parts / untested console on eBay and take my chances. Follow along to pick up some basic troubleshooting steps to diagnosing a black screen on a Commodore 64. Sometimes these are easier to fix than not and sometimes troubleshooting can take forever. Will I be able to fix it? Let's find out! Common Equipment that I use in my Videos: Fluke 117 Multimeter - https://amzn.to/3gyPcEF Rigol DS1054Z Digital Oscilloscpe - https://amzn.to/2VTQZfz Weller WT101OHN Solering Station - https://amzn.to/3fa4aRh Weller PES51 Tips - https://amzn.to/2Z3J8OB Hakko FX888D-23BY Soldering Station - https://amzn.to/3e59HHt Hakko FX888D Tips - https://amzn.to/3eafZFI Silicone Soldering Mat - https://amzn.to/2Dfr5fT Desoldering Pump - https://amzn.to/2Z3iMMK Rosin Paste Flux - https://amzn.to/38ynpS4 60/40 Rosin Core Solder - https://amzn.to/3iwYzGK ESD Safe Electric Duster - https://amzn.to/3gAnw2q Video Production Equipment Sony FDRAX53/b 4K Camcorder - https://amzn.to/2Z703jt 256 GB Memory Card - https://amzn.to/38xU1eR Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/31Ub6ya Tripod Ball Head - https://amzn.to/3e7j49x Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3e7j49x C-Stand for Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/2NZ0C8u Elgato HD Game Capture - https://amzn.to/3izxhzL Blue Yeti USB Mic - https://amzn.to/3iNRLou Pop Filter - https://amzn.to/31TZxqz Software Used Elgato Game Capture Audacity Camtasia My Website https://diychris.com My eBay Store https://www.ebay.com/usr/supernova3250 My Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/DIY8BIT Guys, let me know what you think of this episode and if you'd like to see more Commodore 64 repairs. I plan on keeping my entire repair vlog on YouTube. Also, if you have a Commodore 64 that needs to be repaired, let me know in the comments and I may fix it for you for free and air it on the show. Thanks for watching!