[Coco] Technical question

[Robert Gault]

Bill wrote:
> I was given a CoCo3, but it doesn't work. The MOTORON and MOTOROFF functions
> do not work. The RF to the TV is EXTREMELY snowy and full of static.
> 
> Question #1-can all this be fixed?
> 
> Question #2-can all this be fixed for a reasonable price?
> 
> Question #3-is it worth it?
> 
> ______________________________________


Many if not most Coco3 problems can be "cured" by removing the GIME 
(large square chip) from its socket and re-seating it. It's an oxidation 
problem. Be careful, you will need something better than two small 
screwdrivers to do this without causing damage.