beamracer_installation
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While BeamRacer installation is a relatively easy task, requiring neither specialised skills nor equipment, a few preparation steps need to be taken in order to properly conduct the process. The assumption is that the person performing the installation does not have access to a specialised electronic workplace but is still comfortable with using common household tools. | While BeamRacer installation is a relatively easy task, requiring neither specialised skills nor equipment, a few preparation steps need to be taken in order to properly conduct the process. The assumption is that the person performing the installation does not have access to a specialised electronic workplace but is still comfortable with using common household tools. | ||
- | Please read this document in full before proceeding with the installation - it's always better to know what lies ahead. | + | Please read this document in its entirety |
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- Final, pre-installation check that the machine still powers up without problems | - Final, pre-installation check that the machine still powers up without problems | ||
- | If you are not familiar with the innards of your Commodore 64, we shall try to provide you more thorough instructions on the [[computer_opening|Computer Preparation]] page | + | If you are not familiar with the innards of your Commodore 64, we shall try to provide you more thorough instructions on the [[computer_preparation|Computer Preparation]] page |
===== Removing VIC-II from the mainboard ===== | ===== Removing VIC-II from the mainboard ===== | ||
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==== Obtaining access ==== | ==== Obtaining access ==== | ||
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On the newer, [[narrow_boards|" | On the newer, [[narrow_boards|" | ||
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- Make all of the chip's pins find their clean way into the socket' | - Make all of the chip's pins find their clean way into the socket' | ||
- Once all pins sit clearly inside their respective holes press gently both sides together with //two// thumbs and fingers placed symmetrically around the centre | - Once all pins sit clearly inside their respective holes press gently both sides together with //two// thumbs and fingers placed symmetrically around the centre | ||
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===== Installing riser socket ===== | ===== Installing riser socket ===== | ||
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- Check and align orientation notches on both the BeamRacer top socket and the riser socket | - Check and align orientation notches on both the BeamRacer top socket and the riser socket |
beamracer_installation.txt · Last modified: 2022/07/18 11:24 by silverdr