Matt enjoys working with retro computer and gaming platforms, so when a friend asked if he wanted to come to take an "old Commodore laptop" off his hands, he jumped at the chance! The machine had obviously seen its better days, but Matt would not be deterred from such an extreme restoration challenge! Will the SX-64 come back to life? Watch as Matt repairs and rebuilds a relative retro computing rarity, restoring it to its former glory so he can finally play Planet X2!
Supplemental Content:
- Are You Keeping Up With The Commodore?
- Commodore 64 AV Cable
- Commodore SX-64 Blank Screen Fix
- Commodore SX-64 Keyboard Repair
- Commodore SX-64 1541 Floppy Drive Repair
- Replacement Transit Card for Commodore 64/VIC-1540/1541/1571
Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIN Audio / Video Connector, 5 Contacts, Plug, Cable Mount, Solder, Tin Plated Contacts, Metal Body | SwitchCraft | 2 | Buy Now |
| DIN Audio / Video Connector, 6 Contacts, Plug, Cable Mount, Solder, Tin Plated Contacts, Metal Body | SwitchCraft | 2 | Buy Now |
| Computer Cable, D-Sub Plug to D-Sub Receptacle, 6 ft, 1.8 m, Black | Tripp-Lite | 1 | Buy Now |
| Computer Cable, D-Sub Plug to D-Sub Receptacle, 2.5 ft, 760 mm, Black | L-COM | 1 | Buy Now |
| D Sub Connector, DB25, Standard, Plug, AMPLIMITE HD-20 Series, 25 Contacts, DB, Solder | AMP-TC Connectivity | 1 | Buy Now |
| Mains Power Cord, NEMA 5-15P to IEC 60320 C13, 1.2 m, 10 A, 125 VAC, Black | Tripp-Lite | 1 | Buy Now |
| Audio / Video Cable Assembly, Stereo Audio Patch, Dual RCA Plugs to Dual RCA Plugs, 6 Ft, 1.8 M | Stellar Labs | 1 | Buy Now |
| Premium Female/Male Extension Jumper Wires, 40 x 6" (150mm) | Adafruit | 1 | Buy Now |
| Extraction Tool, DIP/IC | OK Industries | 1 | Buy Now |
Additional Parts:
| Product Name |
|---|
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Commodore SX-64 |
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Bondo Automotive Filler Compound |
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Rustoleum Metallic Satin Nickel Finish paint |
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Commodore 906114-01 |
| Commodore VIC-1540 |
Commodore SX-64 Restoration
Top Comments
Great job of refurbishing the Commodore.
I sometimes think about refurbishing my old Commodore PET 2000, but it would be a lot of work.
DAB
Got really excited when the screen worked.
Wow a metric ton of additional content!
I laso got some old computers that need refurbishing, maybe I whip them out some day.
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