{"product_id":"commodore-64-diagnostic-chip-clip-test-harness-w-sx-64-install-sheet-untested","title":"Commodore 64 Diagnostic Chip Clip \/ Test Harness w\/ SX-64 Install Sheet Untested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n This is a vintage Commodore 64 diagnostic chip clip \/ test harness assembly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⚠️ This is NOT a standard plug-in cartridge.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n It appears to be a technician-level diagnostic adapter designed for chip-level troubleshooting and disk drive related modifications on the Commodore 64 \/ SX-64.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⸻\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Included:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • MOS 6522 VIA chip (marked 8017H 6522)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ribbon cable harness\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Clip-style IC adapter\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • EDAC connector (marked 5A 250V)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Original SX-64 hardware installation instruction sheet (Version 4.1 reference)\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n The included installation sheet references chip removal and connection to the 6522 VIA, suggesting this was used in conjunction with advanced disk backup or diagnostic setups.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This appears to be a bench repair or duplication tool intended to interface directly with the 6522 VIA chip via socket or clip connection.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⸻\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Condition:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • SOLD UNTESTED\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • FOR PARTS OR REPAIR\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • No functional testing performed\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • No guarantees\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n I do not have the required setup or technical environment to safely test this device. Due to the specialized nature of this item, it is being sold strictly as-is.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Cosmetic condition shows:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Age-related yellowing of instruction sheet\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Surface wear on housing\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Ribbon cable intact\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • No obvious broken pins or cut wiring\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n ⸻\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Important\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n This item is intended for:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Experienced Commodore 64 repair technicians\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Advanced hobbyists\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • Chip-level diagnostic users\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n • SX-64 modification enthusiasts\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n It is not a beginner accessory and requires technical knowledge of C64 internals.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Sold as-is. No returns due to untested condition.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Feel free to message with any questions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Commodore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44885106589730,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0827\/3025\/4370\/files\/10_cad6ca76-95f9-4c62-8302-17bd5b76c36a.jpg?v=1772226228","url":"https:\/\/pcgamesvault.com\/products\/commodore-64-diagnostic-chip-clip-test-harness-w-sx-64-install-sheet-untested","provider":"PC Games Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}