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Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly

Introduction

How to disassemble the Atari 2600 Junior to remove the circuit board.

What you need

  1. Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Remove the base: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 5 Phillips screws from base.

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  2. Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Detach the Case: step 2, image 1 of 3 Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Detach the Case: step 2, image 2 of 3 Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Detach the Case: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a metal or heavy duty spudger to unhook the 3 plastic clips holding the front of the case together.

    • Be careful not to break the plastic clips

    • While unhooking the center hook use another spudger to run along the top and bottom casing. This helps to get the clip lose.

    • Be careful not to pull the case apart quickly, there is a ribbon that is attached to the top and bottom.

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  4. Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Detach the Ribbon: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the ribbon from the circuit board by gently pulling ribbon out from clip.

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  5. Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Remove Circuit Board from Base: step 4, image 1 of 2 Atari 2600 Jr. Rev. A Disassembly, Remove Circuit Board from Base: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • There are 2 clips holding the circuit board in place.

    • Using a metal or heavy duty spudger release the clip on the left side.

    • Remove the circuit board.

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Great process for dis-assembly. Now all I need is a replacement reed switch as mine is broken. Being in Australia it is very hard to find one locally. many Thanks.

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