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C64 Modifications

Misc items for modifying C64 PCBs..

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Custom BLUE Power LED assembly for C64C

A new non-original BLUE rectangular power LED with connector for C64C
Same diffused white lens LED style as original but LED lights up blue.
Cable approx 14cm long
Not suitable for "breadbin" C64 (see below for those).
Original green / red C64C LED cables are listed below

Custom Power LED cable for breadbin C64 *New BLUE LED* (includes new grommet)

Custom BLUE Power LED cable, for Breadbin C64

A new, blue Commodore 64 power LED with cable, plug and grommet for custom case jobs
For breadbin case C64 (can also be used in VIC 20)
Not suitable for the later white C64C since that uses a rectangular LED
Note: Cable is approx 45CM long so is suitable for "Breadbin", "GS" and "Aldi" model C64s)

Custom Power LED cable for breadbin C64 *New GREEN LED* (includes new grommet)

Custom GREEN Power LED for Breadbin C64

As above but with a green LED

Custom Power LED cable for breadbin C64 *New RED LED* (includes new grommet)

Custom RED Power LED for breadbin C64

As above but with a red LED (slightly brighter than the originals)

De-solder Braid / Wick (0.5 Metres)

Ideal for assisting repair work on motherboards etc
Sold loose 0.5 Metres - ample for small jobs like for re-cap, chip replacement etc
High quality Soldamop braid with excellent solder draw.

Small Tube Of Thermally Conductive Adhesive

For attaching heatsinks to chips
5 gram tube - more than enough for several chips
Instructions supplied

Heatsink for 24 Pin DIL Chips

Exact size for the ROMs in the Commodore 64, and can also be used on the SID and PLA.
Dimensions: 33mm x 19mm x 4.8mm
Attachment methods: The heatsink is not self-adhesive - it requires either a thermal adhesive pad or thermally conductive glue which I sell separately.

Heatsink for 28 Pin DIL Chips

Exact size for the SID and PLA chips in the Commodore 64 which run hot are usually the first to fail.
Dimensions: 37mm x 19mm x 4.8mm
Attachment methods: The heatsink is not self-adhesive - it requires either a thermal adhesive pad or thermally conductive glue which I sell separately.

Heatsink for 40 Pin DIL ICs

Heatsink suitable for 40 PIN Chips such as the CPU in the Commodore 64 and ULA in Spectrum Plus. (Note: There is not enough room for it in the rubber-keyed Spectrum unless you desolder the ULA's IC socket and fit the ULA directly onto the motherboard.)
Dimensions: 50mm x 19mm x 4.8mm
Attachment methods: The heatsink is not self-adhesive - it requires either a thermal adhesive pad or thermally conductive glue which I sell separately.

Heatsink kit 1 for "breadbin" Commodore 64

Consists of:

1 x 40 pin DIL heatsinks (for 6510 CPU)
2 x 28 pin DIL heatsinks (for PLA and SID)
Tube of thermally conductive adhesive
A sachet of thermal grease to renew that on VIC-II chip if desired.
Isopropyl-alcohol cleaning wipes
Instructions

Heatsink kit 1b for "breadbin" Commodore 64

Consists of:

1 x 40 pin DIL heatsinks (for 6510 CPU)
2 x 28 pin DIL heatsinks (for PLA and SID)
3 Thermally conductive adhesive pads for the above (3M Brand)
A sachet of thermal grease to renew that on VIC-II chip if desired.
Isopropyl-alcohol cleaning wipes
Instructions

As above, but supplied with thermal pads instead of tube of thermal adhesive.

Heatsink kit 2 for "breadbin" Commodore 64

Consists of:

2 x 40 pin DIL heatsinks (for 6510 CPU and VIC-II)
2 x 28 pin DIL heatsinks (for PLA and SID)
Tube of thermally conductive adhesive
Isopropyl-alcohol cleaning wipes
Instructions

Heatsink kit 2b for "breadbin" Commodore 64

Consists of:

2 x 40 pin DIL heatsinks (for 6510 CPU and VIC-II)
2 x 28 pin DIL heatsinks (for PLA and SID)
4 x Thermally conductive adhesive pads for the above (3M brand)
Isopropyl-alcohol cleaning wipes
Instructions

As above, but supplied with thermal pads instead of a tube of adhesive.

Heatsink kit 3 for Commodore 64C

Although the C64C's HMOS-era chips don't run anything like as hot as the breadbin's NMOS types, the SID, VIC and CPU do get warm and (usually) no heatsinking was provided. (Some versions of the C64C have a metal RF shield which does have heatsinking tabs - this can be seen through the user/cassette ports where it is fitted).

Pack consists of: