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From: dave3@stretch.MUN.EDU (Dave Fifield)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Dead C64
Keywords: dead budgie
Message-ID: <438@stretch.MUN.EDU>
Date: 16 Oct 89 16:33:33 GMT
Organization: CS Dept., Memorial U. of Newfoundland, St. John's
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I have a problem with my C64 and wish to consult with the collective wisdom
of the net in case I'm missing anything. 
When I turn it on, the cursor immediately begins to move down the screen
(as if someone was holding down the return key) and continues ad infinitum.
This happens with and without the keyboard connected to 
the mother board, so I don't suspect the  keyboard. A year or so ago, I 
accidentally touched one of the joysitck ports (port #2) while touching the
screen with my other hand causing the internal fuse to blow. This
leads me to think that my problem involves the 6526 which controls the port 
(and the keyboard also?). All advice, fault testing methodology, or just wild 
speculation is welcome.

Thanks in advance,
dave
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