jetset Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Working fine one minute, not working right the next... My CV thinks BOTH fire buttons are being pressed! Even when there's no controller plugged in, and as well with about 6 different controllers. It does this with port 1 and 2. I have no clue what this could be...I'm sure I'm going to have to break 'er open and hopefully it's an easy fix (if at all) Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreceated!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Working fine one minute, not working right the next... My CV thinks BOTH fire buttons are being pressed! Even when there's no controller plugged in, and as well with about 6 different controllers. It does this with port 1 and 2. I have no clue what this could be...I'm sure I'm going to have to break 'er open and hopefully it's an easy fix (if at all) Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreceated!!!! Sounds like one/both of the controller octal buffer chip has blown in your ColecoVision. There are several threads about this. I have some replacement ICs and will replace it for $20 if you are not inclined to do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Here is a link to the thread I made a few months ago. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/158099-colecovision-controller-ic-repair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Oh! I hope that's the problem. Those are just socketed chips then? I can easily remove them and replace them myself. I think I have a dead CV lying around somewhere as well!!! Thanks I'll give that a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Oh! I hope that's the problem. Those are just socketed chips then? I can easily remove them and replace them myself. I think I have a dead CV lying around somewhere as well!!! Thanks I'll give that a try! They are not socketed. I add a socket when I replace them. If you do it yourself, be careful not to damage the traces on the board when removing the ICs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetset Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Oh! I hope that's the problem. Those are just socketed chips then? I can easily remove them and replace them myself. I think I have a dead CV lying around somewhere as well!!! Thanks I'll give that a try! They are not socketed. I add a socket when I replace them. If you do it yourself, be careful not to damage the traces on the board when removing the ICs. Oh, I understand now. So IF that's the problem, I'm fooked. I may just take you up on your service. Cash is tight right now unfortunately ): Looking for anything in particular you might be willing to trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Oh! I hope that's the problem. Those are just socketed chips then? I can easily remove them and replace them myself. I think I have a dead CV lying around somewhere as well!!! Thanks I'll give that a try! They are not socketed. I add a socket when I replace them. If you do it yourself, be careful not to damage the traces on the board when removing the ICs. Oh, I understand now. So IF that's the problem, I'm fooked. I may just take you up on your service. Cash is tight right now unfortunately ): Looking for anything in particular you might be willing to trade? Send me an IM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+5-11under Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Additional DIY info here, if you choose to go that route: http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/163446-diy-modifications-for-colecovision/page__view__findpost__p__2018922 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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