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Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement

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The START/PAUSE/RESET buttons of the Atari 5200 controller can become unresponsive due to dirty/overused connections. Opening the controller and reseating/cleaning the interfaces to these sensors can improve the button's responsiveness.

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  1. Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Opening up the module: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a plastic or metal spudger, pry open the face of the button module.

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  3. Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Removing the parts.: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Removing the parts.: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Removing the parts.: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Take off the plate and the rubber buttons.

    • Clean the exposed contacts.

    • Reassemble by following the steps in reverse.

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Test the controller. If these step don't improve connectivity, take a look at the circuitry replacement guide.

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