HARD TO FIND SCHEMATICS FOR COMMODORE HARDWARE
 Courtesy of Ray Carlsen, CSS Staff member of the University Of Washington, Seattle  USA


These files are scanned schematics and other information, mostly from Commodore service manuals. Also
included is information about the CBM 17xx series REUs, keyboard diagrams, power supplies, after-market
drives, photos and more. This information is mirrored at http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/diagrams.html
Repair articles: http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/cbm.html and http://staff.washington.edu/rrcc/cbm.html
                                                                                                  latest updates and/or corrections 8-3-2010

VIC20 computer, early version, revision E
VIC20 computer, later cost reduced (CR) versions

VIC1020 interface

C64 this diagram is typical, but there are several versions. Included are pics of the computer saver, heat sinks, etc.
Computer saver circuit you can build for the C64, diagram and instructions, protects from failing power supply.
C64C computer, cost reduced version of the C64.
SX64 portable computer & drive. (includes modification to install computer reset without drilling cabinet)
C16 computer
C116 computer
C128 computer
C128DCR computer, USA version (metal case), internal 1571, internal power supply.

1541 (aka 1540) disk drive, 5.25", early version, long board (example: 1540008), Alps (push down) mechanism
1541 disk drive, 5.25", (boards 1540049, 50, etc.), mostly Alps mechanism.
1541 (aka 1542) disk drive, 5.25", later version, (boards 251777, 251830, etc.), mostly Newtronics mechanism.
1541C (aka 1541B) disk drive, 5.25", short board, Newtronics mechanism.
1541-II disk drive, 5.25", external power supply.
1551 disk drive, 5.25", internal power supply.
1571 5.25" disk drive, double sided, GCR and MFM encoding, internal power supply.
1581 3.5" disk drive, double sided, MFM encoding, external power supply.
FSD-1 single 5.25" floppy drive (1541 clone), internal power supply. I don't have schematic.
MSD-SD2 (dual) and SD1 (single) 5.25" single sided floppy drive, internal power supply. Includes MSD disk images.
SFD-1001 disk drive.

MPS802 / CBM1526 printer (no schematics)

1700/1750/1764 RAM Expansion unit. This CBM manual includes schematics, tech notes and jumper settings.

1701 monitor - NTSC - (JVC chassis, like the 1702 but with large, heavy power transformer)
1702 monitor - NTSC - hand-drawn schematic of JVC CM42782-001 (chassis different than the 1701).
1802 monitor - NTSC (Daewoo CM-120)
1802-clone monitor - NTSC (Goldstar CMC-141-1)
1080 Toshiba monitor (don't have schematic, but this information may help in troubleshooting) .
1084 PAL1 monitor - European PAL and RGBI, with SCART connector
1084 PAL2 monitor - another European PAL and RGBI, with SCART connector, Philips CM8833 chassis.
1084P (aka 1084S-P) monitor. Two similar chassis shown. NTSC and RGBI (USA version by Philips).
1084D and S-D monitor - NTSC video and RGBI (USA version made by Daewoo).
1902 (non-A) monitor (don't have schematic, but the CBM 2002 chassis is a close match for NTSC models).
1902A monitor - NTSC video and RGBI (USA version, similar to a 1084).
1950 monitor, VGA for IBM type PCs.
2002 monitor - NTSC video, digital and analog RGB for Amiga. (use this for the 1902 non-A versions).

Adapters and instructions: how to make a C64 PLA substitute using a standard 64K EPROM.
Adapter to read a 2332 (BASIC & CHAR ROMs) as a standard 2732 in an EPROM burner.
Adapter: use a standard 2732 EPROM to replace a 2332 PROM.
Adapter to read a 2364 (Kernal ROM in C64) as a standard 2764 in an EPROM burner.
Adapter: use a standard 2764 EPROM to replace the 2364 PROM Kernal in a C64, 1541 DOS IC, etc.
Adapter: use a 27128 EPROM for a dual C64 Kernal or 1541 DOS, with a switch to change "banks".
Adapter: use a 27256 EPROM for a dual C128 Kernal, with a switch to change "banks".
Adapter: use a 27512 EPROM for dual C128DCR Kernal, with a switch to change "banks".
Adapter: to replace the SX Kernal & DOS ROMs with standard 2764 EPROMs.

Misc. photos of Commodore equipment, diagnostic screens, etc.
Diagnostic cartridges for the C64 and VIC20 (photos only).
PROMOS 2.0: software and instructions, used with Jason-Ranheim Prominade EPROM burner.
How to pack electronic hardware for shipping to prevent damage in transit.

Commodore repair articles can be found here and on my home website.
For help in troubleshooting, email:  rcarlsen at tds dot net  or   rrcc at u dot washington dot edu

B-2-56 is a link to my collection of photos of my military experience in Europe from 1965 to 1967.