Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to communicate steps on how to replace or repair the controller ports on a ColecoVision.
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Flip the ColecoVision over with the pegs facing the ceiling.
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Remove the eight 15mm screws holding the bottom of the ColecoVision in place using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Carefully remove the bottom of the ColecoVision out of the top.
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I would recommend running a metal spudger along the rim of the case to remove the bottom.
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Remove the two 15mm screws holding the casing in place using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the casing and put it to the side.
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Remove the two 15mm screws on the motherboard with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Pull the entire motherboard towards the back of the system and carefully lift the entire motherboard.
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Flip the motherboard over and locate the two controller ports.
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Using a soldering iron, desolder the controller ports.
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After waiting for controller ports to cool down, flip motherboard back over and carefully lift controller ports to remove.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
