Introduction
These cartridges often will freeze due to a poor connection to the mainboard. Opening it and removing excess dust will improve the connection, reducing the amount of freezing.
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Flip the cartridge over.
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Unscrew the single screw on the back.
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Carefully pry apart the casing. There are six (6) tabs that need to be released, three (3) each side. If you're not careful they will break. (experience has taught me)
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Set aside any case parts after dissassembly.
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Unscrew the board casing, and remove it.
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Use a compressed air can to blow off any excess dust off the board.
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Use an alcohol-dabbed cloth to wipe down the gold-plated contacts of the board.
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Thread the spring into the connected plates.
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Push the plates into the cartridge against the pressure of the spring.
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Be sure to test the game, and if freezing still occurs, check the contacts once again.
2 comments
I’m curious to see the Atari 2600 cartridge inside but I can’t get my hands on one.
it's not a 2600 cart. the systems have similarities, but they are not pin compatible, nor are they software compatible. the 5200 is its own thing.