C64 Longevity: Switch & Heatsink Install (A Must-Do Upgrade!)

My mission continues! To get closer to playing Wasteland on my beloved Commodore 64, it’s time for some serious upgrades! In this chapter, I'm installing a new power switch and strategically placing heatsinks to boost the C64's longevity and reliability. It's essential maintenance for my vintage 80s treasure! But the retro gods had other plans... a small, unexpected lightning bolt struck! What went wrong? Watch on to find out what interrupted my upgrade! • Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @retronauttech   • Help the channel to improve & grow by supporting us on Patreon:   / membership   • Drop us a tip, & support us on Ko0-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retronauttech 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - A New Power Supply 03:01 - The Flakey Switch 05:55 - Case Screws Issue 06:56 - Reflow The Switch 10:21 - Test Reflowed Switch 11:35 - Remove Old Switch 19:18 - Installing New Switch 21:42 - Test New Switch 23:44 - Apply Heatsinks 29:28 - Conclusion #retro #retrocomputer #commodore64 #commodore #computerrepair #retropc