Bringing Martin Galway's Commodore 128D Back to Life

⚡️Martin Galway is a famous chiptune musician with over 60 credits for video game music on various systems.

🔌The power supply of the Commodore 128D was not working properly and required troubleshooting and replacement parts.

💾The disk drive of the Commodore 128D was also not functioning, but by swapping in a known working mechanism, we were able to fix the issue.

🛠️The repair process involved disassembling the computer, testing various components, and making necessary modifications.

✨After successfully repairing the power supply and disk drive, the Commodore 128D was fully functional again.

Who is Martin Galway?

—Martin Galway is a famous chiptune musician known for his work on video game music, with over 60 credits to his name.

What were the issues with the Commodore 128D?

—The power supply was not working properly, and the disk drive was not functioning at all.

How did you fix the power supply?

—We identified a broken transformer and replaced it with a suitable alternative. We also made some modifications to ensure long-term stability.

What did you do to fix the disk drive?

—We swapped the faulty mechanism with a working one from another drive. Some adjustments were made to ensure proper alignment and functionality.

Is the Commodore 128D fully functional now?

—Yes, after the repairs, the Commodore 128D is now fully functional and ready to be used.

00:00Introduction to the video and the focus on repairing Martin Galway's Commodore 128D computer.

00:12Description of Martin Galway and his contributions to video game music.

04:12Initial troubleshooting and disassembly of the Commodore 128D to identify issues with the power supply and disk drive.

12:09Attempts to repair the power supply and alternative solution found with external power brick.

12:56Testing and troubleshooting the disk drive, identification of incompatibility with existing mechanism.

13:33Search for replacement parts for the disk drive and challenges encountered in finding suitable components.

14:37Solution found by using personal drive mechanism and transferring necessary sensors and components.

15:02Modifications made to lengthen wires and final steps in repairing the Commodore 128D.