Atari 5200 Controller Side Buttons Replacement
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Last updated on Jul 19, 2021
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Turn the controller over, exposing the three screws on the back. Use a 6mm screwdriver to remove these screws.
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Carefully slide and pull the two parts of the controller shell apart, exposing the innards.
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Now that the top of the controller is exposed, the orange, side buttons can easily slide out.
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Realign the buttons over the sensors/clean the sensor contacts.
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Use a spudger to remove the top frame.
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Take off the plate.
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Remove the rubber buttons.
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Pull the circuit strip through the new space.
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Realign the top and bottom of the controller.
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Return the buttons to the top of the controller.
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Snap the frame back into place.
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Screw the screws.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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