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GrahamN · 11th Jun 2019, 4:23 pm

I'm pretty sure the C128 used a sort of hybrid power supply with a switch-mode supply for 5V DC and a transformer for 9V AC. I'm sure I remember loose laminations in these when I repaired computers for a living (though it was some time ago, so my memory may be playing tricks with me!)

11th Jun 2019, 4:23 pm	#13
GrahamN Hexode Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK. Posts: 391	Re: Distorted image with Commodore 128 I'm pretty sure the C128 used a sort of hybrid power supply with a switch-mode supply for 5V DC and a transformer for 9V AC. I'm sure I remember loose laminations in these when I repaired computers for a living (though it was some time ago, so my memory may be playing tricks with me!)