[gizmonty]

I can remember my C64 being out of action for weeks at a time (months even?) due to the power supply failing and having to wait for - I don't know what; repairs? parts? It happened more than once. This was in New Zealand in the 80s. It was a much more isolated place than it is now (and it's still pretty isolated!) so very slow to get things like this sorted (and service culture then was very poor - only slightly better now). All dealt with as warranty issues if I remember correctly, but the time it took was agonising for a socially awkward 13-year-old!