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[Blueslots]

Tips from other forum members:

I just go to the local party store and buy a small bottle of lighter fluid (naptha). it works great for removing old label goo. when i burn new EPROMs i just use a sharpie and black out the quartz window. then one swipe with the lighter fluid, and the EPROM is clean for a good erase. if the EPROM is not temporary, then i'll put a 'real' label on it.

I buy goo gone at our local grocery store or home depot. Its kind of yellowy in color and smells of citris as well.

I have found that the part that means the most is the window when it comes to cleaning... I do a little trick nowadays when I have burned a eprom and it is label time. I cut little pieces of scrap paper sized to cover just the window, and then I put the label over that. This way the adhesive doesn't mess with the critical window opening. When I remove labels I start it with a razor blade and pull a little of the label back for gripping, and then (after repositioning the razor) I push with the razor side to side at an angle while I pull on the tab of the label and it usually comes up pretty clean. I then clean with an alcohol cleaning pad. For tough ones I have used the razor blade and wd40. I will have to remember to try the goo gone and other adhesive cleaners mentioned.

I like the little paper to cover window. Makes sense. I have used fingernail polish remover(acetone) in the past for removal of adhesive. Seems to work well.

I wasn't able to find Goo Gone locally; I bought it at MCMOnline for $7.89 for a 12oz bottle. They make big refills too.

The best and the cheap way WD 40  never fails

[channelmaniac]

The best and the cheap way WD 40  never fails

Thanks!

[Buzz]

OK I'll go along that WD 40 will clean a board, now what do you use to clean the WD 40 from the board ?    WD 40 being a oil base product and dirt/dust tend to stick to a oily/ greasy serface what have you gained ??

[Jimise]

At least the board wont squeak 

OK I'll go along that WD 40 will clean a board, now what do you use to clean the WD 40 from the board ?    WD 40 being a oil base product and dirt/dust tend to stick to a oily/ greasy serface what have you gained ??

[Neonkiss]

NO, After the WD40 you put it in the dishwasher.
 

[channelmaniac]

You can use a simple, safe degreaser that won't eat plastics or take painted letters off of chips.

WD40 won't eat plastics like Goof Off does. Goof Off also takes letters off of some chips.

[Tech12]

Just been reading some of Channelmaniacs repair logs, some really excellent information for people wanting to repair their games etc

[channelmaniac]

Thanks!

I share information to try and help others.

[4 Deuces]

   Thank you for maintaining this thread.  C64 was my first computer.  Now that I know I can get help with one, I might try to hunt one down and reminisce my teenage summers glued to the computer.   Inspired by Zork, I actually wrote my own text adventure game around age 12.

[channelmaniac]

Thanks!

I try to share my knowledge on various systems. On the C64, I copied the code for the PLA chip and have it on my site freely available for download. That code has been incorporated into MESS to improve emulation. Of course, I sell freshly programmed NOS PLA chips on my site, but the code is there for anyone to use to program their own PLA.

I love these older systems! There's just something about them that brings back a lot of memories of being a kid in the 80s.