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From: cs4344af@evax.arl.utexas.edu (Fuzzy Fox)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: Re: C128 joystick 1 -> 2 ?
Keywords: C128 joystick port
Message-ID: <1991Mar14.000128.1526@evax.arl.utexas.edu>
Date: 14 Mar 91 00:01:28 GMT
References: <3111@esquire.dpw.com>
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computer Science Engineering Univ. of Texas at Arlington
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In article <3111@esquire.dpw.com> solow@DPW.COM (Barry Solow) writes:
>Recently, we turned it on only to learn that joystick
>port 2 isn't working properly; it doesn't read any up-movement.

The most common cause of this is a zapped CIA chip, usually by touching
the joystick port with static electricity on one's fingers.  Since the
ports are right next to the power switch, this has a high probability of
occurring.  The best way to avoid it is to always leave joysticks (or
whatever) plugged into both ports at all times.

The CIA chip is easy to replace on a C128, and can be purchased for as
little as $12.50 from many repair shops, such as Computer Shoppe of
Alabama.  (205) 739-0040.  Ask for a 6526 chip.

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