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Atari Lynx Backlight Replacement

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  1. Atari Lynx Backlight Replacement, Atari Lynx: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before disassembling your Atari Lynx, be sure the device is powered off.

    • Remove any game in the console by opening the right latch and sliding the game to the right.

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    • Remove the four 35 mm Phillips #1 screws at each corner of the backside on the Atari Lynx.

    • Pinch the rear panel with your fingers and lift away from the Atari.

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    • Remove the battery panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.

    • Be sure not to tear any wires attached to battery panel.

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    • Remove the control panel by pinching the sides with your fingers and lifting it away from the Atari.

    • Be sure not to tear the speaker wire while removing the control panel.

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    • Pull out the logic-board.

    • Pull to the sides the four rubber tabs holding in the screen

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    • Unscrew the two 10 mm screws as shown with a Phillips #0 screwdriver in order to remove the shield behind the backlight.

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    • Flip over the motherboard and remove the shield behind the backlight.

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    • Flip the motherboard back over and desolder the two components that are holding the backlight in place.

    • If you need help with basic desoldering, click here.

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

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