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Atari Flashback 2 Reset and Select Button Replacement

Introduction

If the button on an Atari Flashback 2 console is sticking or broken, then it will need to be cleaned or replaced. This guide covers the steps necessary to disassemble the console in order to access the buttons to do so.

What you need

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    • Using the screwdriver and the PH1 bit, unscrew the five 10.0 mm screws on the bottom of the console.

    • One screw is under the main sticker in the middle of the console.

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  3. Atari Flashback 2 Reset and Select Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Atari Flashback 2 Reset and Select Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Atari Flashback 2 Reset and Select Button Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the six 9.0 mm Phillips #1 screws on the brown circuit board that correspond to the reset and select buttons.

    • Remove gently. The circuit board is connected by wire to the console. Removing the cable from the console case may allow more slack.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Gabriel Robinson

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2 Comments

Good night! I have a flashback2 atari which burst the capacitor EC1, could you help me with its value? Thank you!

pradose - Reply

Hi pradose! We no longer have the device so it will not be possible for our team to walk you through anything beyond the guides we posted.

Daniel Hoffman - Reply

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