Commodore 64 3AG fuse Replacement

Written By: Silvanus Clarke
  • Comments: 4
Commodore 64 3AG fuse Replacement

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

5

Time Required

1 minute

Introduction

A 3AG fuse is a glass - bodied fuse designed to break an electric circuit if the current exceeds safety levels in a Commodore 64 device

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    • 1. Remove three 6.75mm ph2 screw heads from the casing

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    • 2. Split the case of the C64 open by pulling up on the case towards you

    • Do not pull too hard that you break the clips.

    Good advice, but is there a reliable way of keeping the clips intact?

    coryengel -

    And probably never will fill it out.

    Motlow48 -

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    • 1. Detach the multi-colored wire bundles that's connected to the motherboard

    • In this picture, the power indication LED (connected to the black and red wires) is not fastened to the keyboard panel, yours might be different.

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    • 2. Find the 3AG fuse located next to the joystick ports and On/Off switch

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    • 3. Using the ifixit splugger, prop out the 3AG fuse from the clip.

    • * Replace the 3AG fuse by inserting the new fuse and letting it pop into the clip

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Silvanus Clarke

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2 comments

The fuse is 1.5 Amp, not 3

JC Andy -

3AG does NOT mean a fast acting fuse. It could be either fast or slow blow. The 3 means it's 1 1/4 " long, the "A" means it has Axial connections, and the "G" means it's made of glass.

Toon Konings -