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Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement

Introduction

Before starting this guide you may need some experience with soldering/ desoldering. If you do not know how, you can learn by clicking the link on step 5 (when you have to desolder the wires).

What you need

  1. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement, Atari Lynx: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before disassembling your Atari Lynx, be sure the device is powered off.

    • Remove any game in the console by opening the right latch and sliding the game to the right.

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  2. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 35 mm Phillips #1 screws at each corner of the backside on the Atari Lynx.

    • Pinch the rear panel with your fingers and lift away from the Atari.

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  3. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.

    • Be sure not to tear any wires attached to battery panel.

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  5. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the control panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.

    • Be sure not to tear the speaker wire while removing the control panel.

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  6. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement, Battery Wires: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder both the black and red wire as shown.

    • If you need help with basic desoldering, click here.

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  7. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the black wire as shown.

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  8. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the white wire and then the red wire as shown.

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  9. Atari Lynx Battery Wire Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the white wire as shown in order for the battery pack to be completely removed from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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