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<p>Created page with &quot;&lt;pre&gt; C64 CORNER joystick port 2 SCAN left/right SPACE to return to main menu each issue of THE LINK will contain hints and ...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&lt;pre&gt;<br /> C64 CORNER<br /> <br /> <br /> joystick port 2<br /> <br /> SCAN left/right<br /> <br /> SPACE to return to main menu<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> each issue of THE LINK will contain<br /> hints and tips on the upkeep, repair<br /> and modification of your c64 DECKS and<br /> DRIVES.<br /> <br /> if you have a question you would like<br /> covered in future issues please let us<br /> know by writing it on the back of your<br /> vote sheet......<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> SOME KEYS HAVE TROUBLE WORKING....<br /> <br /> open up your case and remove key pad.<br /> desolder the wires on the back of the<br /> SHIFT LOCK key. unscrew the million<br /> screws and remove circuit board.....<br /> clean board with ALCOHOL or METHO.<br /> clean key pads CAREFULLY with a dam<br /> cloth. use a pencil rubber if abrasion<br /> is required. RECLEAN with metho etc put<br /> it all back together again.. repeat if<br /> HOW DO I CLEAN DISK DRIVE HEADS?<br /> <br /> if a cleaning disk fails. remove the<br /> top cover of your drive. lift open heads<br /> and examine surface. you should see a<br /> CLEAN WHITE surface with a BLACK LINE<br /> across it from left to right.<br /> clean with a SOFT CLOTH using ALCOHOL or<br /> METHO.<br /> you may use toothpaste and a soft cloth<br /> if abrasion is necessary. be sure to<br /> clean off toothpaste with alcohol etc.<br /> <br /> MY C64C has NO SOUND<br /> <br /> 1. check the FUSE inside the keyboard.<br /> <br /> 2. check POWER SUPPLY for 9 volt<br /> output.<br /> <br /> 3. check MONITOR and CABLES.<br /> <br /> 4. replace SID CHIP as this is the only<br /> chip that uses the 9 volt supply.<br /> <br /> how do i turn my MOUSE into a JOYSTICK?<br /> <br /> 1. switch off computer.<br /> <br /> 2. plug MOUSE into the JOYSTICK PORT.<br /> <br /> 3. hold down SELECT BUTTON on mouse<br /> (not the fire button) and switch<br /> the computer on.<br /> <br /> 4. the MOUSE is now connected into the<br /> <br /> how do i install a RESET switch?<br /> <br /> 1. purchase a momentry on push button<br /> switch.<br /> <br /> 2. look into the back of the USER PORT.<br /> <br /> 3. connect the wires to the top left<br /> pad and the third in from the top<br /> left. secure the switch and your<br /> off...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> press SPACE for main menu<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;/pre&gt;</div>

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