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Atari 5200 Joystick Repair

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    1. Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Opening the Controller: step 1, image 1 of 3 Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Opening the Controller: step 1, image 2 of 3 Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Opening the Controller: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Turn the controller over, exposing the three screws on the back. Use a 6mm screwdriver to remove these screws.

      • Carefully slide and pull the two parts of the controller shell apart, exposing the innards.

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    2. Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Locating the Knobs and Pots: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Find the knobs (closest to the joystick and circled in red).

      • Locate the pots (closest to the circuitry and circled in orange). Keep track of these.

      • Align the joystick's metal bar into its cup.

      • Don't move any of the button circuitry, especially those of the START/PAUSE/RESET buttons.

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    3. Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 1: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to remove the top frame.

      • Take off the plate.

      • Remove the rubber buttons.

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    4. Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 2: step 4, image 1 of 2 Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 2: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Realign the top and bottom of the controller.

      • Pull the circuit strip through the new space.

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    5. Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 3: step 5, image 1 of 3 Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 3: step 5, image 2 of 3 Atari 5200 Joystick Repair, Reassembly Part 3: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Return the start buttons to the top of the controller

      • Snap the frame back into place

      • Screw in the three screws on the back.

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