SUPER Rare C64 Silver Label - Did You Help Fix This?

The latest upload from More Fun Fixing It revisits an early "Silver Label" Commodore 64 bearing a serial number in the 800s. The creator attempts to complete a repair that was previously unsuccessful. The machine dates back to 1982, the year the C64 was introduced.

With assistance from the community and new diagnostic equipment, the investigation isolates a persistent bit-2 error to a faulty U22 RAM chip. The video demonstrates a clean desoldering technique and uses a dedicated DRAM tester to verify the chip. Additional diagnostic errors linked to the control ports on the rare motherboard are also addressed.

The repair process highlights the challenges of maintaining scarce vintage hardware. Viewers gain insight into effective troubleshooting methods for early C64 models. The demonstration serves as a practical reference for enthusiasts working on similar retro systems.

Click to watch the full C64 repair walkthrough: