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Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement

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The number pad, while not used in many games, can become unresponsive over time due to dislodged/dirty sensors. Reseating and cleaning them can improve number pad responsiveness of your Atari 5200.

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  1. Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Open the controller: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Open the controller: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Open the controller: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn the controller over.

    • Remove the three 6mm screws from the back.

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

    • Do not move the joystick when reassembling. This will break your alignment. The less the joystick is moved, the easier it will be to realign the joystick.

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  2. Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Cleaning/Reseating (number pad front and back): crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Cleaning/Reseating (number pad front and back): crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Cleaning/Reseating (number pad front and back): crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Take out the rubber button module of the number pad.

    • Blow out dust on the number pad sensors with compressed air.

    • Wipe the sensors clean with a cloth dabbed with alcohol.

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  4. Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 1: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 1: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a spudger to remove the top frame.

    • Take off the plate.

    • Remove the rubber buttons.

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  5. Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 2: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 2: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the circuit strip through the new space.

    • Realign the top and bottom of the controller.

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  6. Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 3: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 3: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Atari 5200 Number Pad Cleaning or Replacement, Reassembly Part 3: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Return the buttons to the top of the controller.

    • Snap the frame back into place.

    • Screw the screws back into place.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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