Post by Blaine on Feb 9, 2019 15:46:14 GMT -7
So it begins.
The plan is to restore an Atari 2600jr console to shiny clean working condition with added on composite output.
The easy part will be the working condition part, it is in working condition, I just have to NOT break it !
The case is rough, I doubt I can get it looking new, but hopefully I can get it back good condition.
The composite modification parts have arrived. I'll need to solder a few components to a PCB and then install it into the case.
In case you haven't read the earlier post about my 2600jr, here is a look at.
There's alot of corrosion on that aluminium trim, not much I can do about the chip.
Lets take it apart.
Be gentle with the ribbon cable.
Gently slide the ribbon cable out of the top half and pop the switch sliders out.
The protective plastic was still on the aluminium trim, I suspect it may have helped the corrosion along. After peeling it off, the trim looks a lot cleaner.
I'm going to give the top a soak in vinegar to see if that will peel off some that corrosion.
Continuing on with the circuit board, gently bend a few tabs and remove the RF shield.
A closer look the shows lots of nasty dirt and goo on the board.
After the first cleaning things are looking better. A brush and some alcohol and some contact cleaner through the switches and the cartridge port.
I'll stop here and let the board dry off and give the top cover a soak.
Cheers,
Blaine
The plan is to restore an Atari 2600jr console to shiny clean working condition with added on composite output.
The easy part will be the working condition part, it is in working condition, I just have to NOT break it !
The case is rough, I doubt I can get it looking new, but hopefully I can get it back good condition.
The composite modification parts have arrived. I'll need to solder a few components to a PCB and then install it into the case.
In case you haven't read the earlier post about my 2600jr, here is a look at.
There's alot of corrosion on that aluminium trim, not much I can do about the chip.
Lets take it apart.
Be gentle with the ribbon cable.
Gently slide the ribbon cable out of the top half and pop the switch sliders out.
The protective plastic was still on the aluminium trim, I suspect it may have helped the corrosion along. After peeling it off, the trim looks a lot cleaner.
I'm going to give the top a soak in vinegar to see if that will peel off some that corrosion.
Continuing on with the circuit board, gently bend a few tabs and remove the RF shield.
A closer look the shows lots of nasty dirt and goo on the board.
After the first cleaning things are looking better. A brush and some alcohol and some contact cleaner through the switches and the cartridge port.
I'll stop here and let the board dry off and give the top cover a soak.
Cheers,
Blaine
