The Pictorial C64 Fault Guide

SID Fault #2

Commodore 64 SID Fault #2

Description

Machine booted normally, but within 30 seconds would turn into the above screen with no cursor and 'READY.' displayed on top left. The SID chip got extremely hot, and replacing that chip resolved the issue.

Contributed by breadbox64.com

Cause

Bad U18 (SID)

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