6502 replacement

[Articat]

Hi,
I have a vic 20 with a dead 6502 cpu. Is it possible to replace this with a modern W65c02? Im just getting a black screen when I try.
Is it even possible?

[Mike]

Yes, a 65C02 can be adapted to work in the VIC-20, see here: The 3mA 6502 for your VIC!!, and to quote from there:

However, there are a few compatibility issues with the old original MOS 6502 which can easily be fixed by disconnecting pin 1 and by connecting pin 36 to 5V (pin 8) via a 4.7k resistor.

Greetings,

Michael

P.S. ... oh, and welcome to Denial!

[Articat]

Thank you Mike

I will test this mod and report back to the forum.

Cheers.

[Articat]

It worked perfect! But now one of the 6522 gone bad , LOL.