Re: Commodore 64 problems

On Oct 18, 3:30 pm, christianlott1 <christianlo...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Probably both disk drives are dirty. Clean the heads with a q-tip and
alcohol.

Use a philips to open the drive to get at the head.

The disk(s) you're using could be damaged or dirty.

Hmm, I am really starting to lean towards the Commodore itself being
what's wrong. It's doing weird stuff now. I turn it on and the screen
is black now and I can get junk on the screen, but not the actual
start up. I guess it's time for a new computer. :(

.

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