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  1. AtariMI1978
    @Sean39 - I'm so happy you replied to this post. I actually (partially) restored my friends Atari 2600. I basically cleaned it (inside and out) restored his joystick and also repainted the orange trim, which was 80% off. He died in 2007 from a chronic disease that he had all his life, thus his Mom gave me his Atari 2600 system last month, which had been sitting in her closet for 25+ years. That's why I had several questions about the date of the system, because I had no clue what year it was purchased. She told me they purchased it for Charley for Christmas. I have yet to ask her if they had to take it in for any repairs, because all the chips inside read (3 out of the 4) 1981, including the taped piece of paper on the EMI metal box. Though, the copyright is 1977, which, that could mean that's when the system was first released. I actually completed it on Dec 3rd. Here's the entire album and a photo of Charley and myself (2nd photo in album) and the finished Atari 2600 is the 2nd to last photo, which includes everything that I did. Complete Album https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6ZFZ3Q
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    Thank you.
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    I noted everything I did to the Atari over on my album (1st link below) via Flickr. Photo #2 explains everything in detail. For the trim, I basically taped (2) craft foam sheets together and placed a layer of paint (mixed colors) and gently pressed the faceplate onto the paint. Painters tape is optional (see photo in album) I mixed Bright Orange or Cadmium Orange Hue and Burnt Umber, which I covered the entire craft foam sheets with. At first it was just White or Titanium White (2nd photo at the 2nd link below), but I noticed it made the Orange much lighter, but I needed it darker. I did not use White for this project. All the paint is Acrylic,which you might be able to find it at your local Dollar Tree, Dollar General, or Dollar Store. I wasn't able to. I purchased mine at Hobby Hobby (paint's called The Fine Touch, $2.99 per color), which they should have the colors mentioned above in the paint section. Click the large arrow on the 'right' of each image for the next 4 photos to see the entire procedure for the trim. I would recommend to anyone not to blob the paint on or in thick layers. A good layer or two will do the job, if not, you can apply more paint onto the craft foam sheets. PS I noted all the supplies as well. Full Album - https://flic.kr/p/DUJmC9 Next 4 Photos (trim) - https://flic.kr/p/DUJmC9
  4. AtariMI1978
    Thanks.
  5. AtariMI1978
    Are you replying to me or fdr4prez?
  6. AtariMI1978
    Thank you!
  7. AtariMI1978
    Thanks for the nice comment.
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    Finally finished partially restoring my friends Atari 2600. Image #2 details everything. Click on each image for a description at the link provided. https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6ZFZ3Q

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    2. RamrodHare

      RamrodHare

      Looks really good!

    3. cybercylon

      cybercylon

      Always like seeing a good clean up job on the older consoles.

    4. AtariMI1978

      AtariMI1978

      @GoldLeader, RamrodHare, and cybercylon - Thanks for the comments, I really appreciate them. :)

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    After 29 days (including waiting for parts) I finally restored (partially) my friends Atari 2600. It had been sitting in his Mom's closet for 25+ years and when I plugged it in, it worked like a charm. I placed a fresh coat of paint (trim) and restored his joystick with all new parts because the parts that were inside were very worn, especially the top of his joystick. I fixed and replaced much more (link provided). I gave his Atari 2600 a nice bubble bath w/ scrub (laughs) and a nice (small) moderate shine. The parts that can be washed that is. LMBO. Enclosed is a before (top) and after (bottom) photo. My friend died in 2007 from a chronic disease at age 38, thus last month his Mom sent me his Atari system as a gift. Enclosed is the entire project at the link below. Click on images for description. The story begins on photo #2. RIP Charley. PS All the games were his (I cleaned and shined them up/contacts), excluding Donkey Kong, which I purchased. https://flic.kr/s/aHsm6ZFZ3Q
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    Gave my Atari 2600 a bubble bath, well.. the plastic top casing that is. It must have felt weird getting a bath for the first time in 36 years. :)

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    2. TheTIGuy

      TheTIGuy

      Sounds like my brother...

    3. AtariMI1978

      AtariMI1978

      @TheTIGuy - Oh my gosh, that's so funny!

    4. TheTIGuy

      TheTIGuy

      The thing is with the internet is people might be sincere, might be semi-sardonic, or just plain mocking.

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    I think I might have figured it out, without asking his Mom. The copyright 1977 might just mean when the Atari 2600 was first made/released. The chips that read 1981 are actually when the Atari 2600 was made. That's a lot of chips to replace. I'll have to ask if she remembers anything about having to have it repaired, but I highly doubt it. She probably got the years mixed up. She did say in an e-mail (several weeks ago) that they got it for Charley for Christmas, whatever year it was released. So she probably got the years off track, which is fine. Though, it did come with Combat (black cover with just writing of the games on front, no graphics)
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    Thanks for the reply. I learned something else tonight.
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    Donkey Kong for Atari 2600 looks like a gingerbread man, along with Jumpman/Mario having to dodge those genie lamps heading his way. Ha!

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    2. AtariMI1978

      AtariMI1978

      @CPUWiz - Wow! That's different. Sweet!

    3. MrMaddog

      MrMaddog

      Oh, and the barrels look like cheese logs...

    4. AtariMI1978

      AtariMI1978

      @MrMaddog - Ha! Ha!

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    I'm sorry.
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    I know this is an old post, but I wanted to add my question into the correct post/forum, so hopefully I've done that, if not, I apologize. I’m looking to learn more about this Atari 2600 that was given to me. Atari 2600 Property of Atari Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Manufactured: 1977 Manufactured by: TRW Electronic Components Company In Taiwan Model: CX-2600 Box: Copyright Atari, Inc. 1978 Light or Heavy Sixer: Not sure? (looks like a light) I have a question (or maybe questions) about my Atari 2600 (CX-2600) that was given to me several weeks ago. A friend of mine passed away in 2007 (age 38) due to a chronic disease that he had all his life, and I've kept in contact with his Mom for the past 6 years. She learned (from my e-mail signature) that I liked Atari. She asked if I wanted her son's (Charley) Atari 2600, because it had been sitting in the closet for 25+ years. I said yes. She sent the Atari 2600 with the original box (Copyright Atari, Inc. 1978), but the motherboard and switchboard both read copyright logo © 1977. She said they got it for Charley the first Christmas that the Atari came out, so why would the box read 1978, unless it was made in late 1977 and they got it for him for Christmas 1978? I opened the console and took it apart to clean the inside. I was shocked to see that it was spotless. The inside cover of the Atari console was a bit dusty, but other than that, it looks and works great. The switchboard and main motherboard both read © 1977 (pictured), but 3 out of 4 chips (4th has no date on it) read 8108, 8120, and 8121, which I thought that meant the year (1981) and the 8th, 20th, and 21st weeks of that year. I noticed the piece of paper taped to the top of the EMI shield cover reads the letter Z (it could be 2), and also the date (in red) July 13th 1981. From what I've gathered from the enclosed photos (with detail), my friend received his Atari 2600 in 1978 (made in 1977), but... had it worked on in July of 1981. Something must have happened to where they had to replace 3 out of the 4 chips inside the console. They didn't have to replace anything (chips) on the switchboard, just the main motherboard. I could be incorrect about my assumption(s). None of the boards have been replaced. Does this all mean they had it repaired in 1981? Why does the box read 1978 when it was built in 1977, unless it was built in late 1977? Is this Atari 2600 a Heavy Sixer? It looks more like a light sixer. I noted which chips were replaced. I apologize for the flashlight, but I wanted to note the dates perfectly. Thank you for your help.
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    I wanted to add my question into the correct post/forum, so hopefully I've done that, if not, I apologize. I’m looking to learn more about this Atari 2600 that was given to me. Atari 2600 Property of Atari Inc. Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Manufactured: 1977 Manufactured by: TRW Electronic Components Company In Taiwan Model: CX-2600 Box: Copyright Atari, Inc. 1978 Light or Heavy Sixer: Not sure? I have a question (or maybe questions) about my Atari 2600 (CX-2600) that was given to me several weeks ago. A friend of mine passed away in 2007 (age 38) due to a chronic disease that he had all his life, and I've kept in contact with his Mom for the past 6 years. She learned (from my e-mail signature) that I liked Atari. She asked if I wanted her son's (Charley) Atari 2600, because it had been sitting in the closet for 25+ years. I said yes. She sent the Atari 2600 with the original box (Copyright Atari, Inc. 1978), but the motherboard inside reads copyright logo © 1977. She said they got it for Charley the first Christmas that the Atari came out, so why would the box read 1978? I opened the console and took it apart to clean the inside. I was shocked to see that it was spotless. The inside cover of the Atari console was a bit dusty, but other than that, it looks and works great. The switch board and main motherboard both read © 1977 (pictured), but 3 out of 4 chips (4th has no date on it) read 8108, 8120, and 8121, which I thought that meant the year (1981) and the 8th, 20th, and 21st weeks of that year. I noticed the piece of paper taped to the top of the EMI shield cover reads the letter Z (it could be 2), and also the date (in red) July 13th 1981. From what I've gathered from the enclosed photos (with detail), my friend received his Atari 2600 in 1978 (made in 1977), but... had it worked on in July of 1981. Something must have happened to where they had to replace 3 out of the 4 chips inside the console. They didn't have to replace anything (chips) on the switch board, just the main motherboard. I could be incorrect about my assumption(s). None of the boards have been replaced. Does this all mean they had it repaired in 1981? Why does the box read 1978 when it was built in 1977, unless it was built in late 1977? Is this Atari 2600 a Heavy Sixer? It looks more like a light sixer. I noted which chips were replaced. I apologize for the flashlight, but I wanted to note the dates perfectly. Again, I apologize for so many pictures, but I've read on here that people want pictures if someone is having a problem or question. Thank you for your help.
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    Thanks for replying AtariBrian. I actually did for my first joystick and works great. I wanted to try something different, something more time consuming. I also just bought a soldering iron, so this will be my 2nd time putting it to the test.
  22. AtariMI1978
    Glad it all worked out for you. I'll remember about the nail clippers. I returned your private message.
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    Thank you so much for the reply. Good luck with the soldering.
  24. AtariMI1978
    I'm trying to figure out which is best for my 2nd Atari 2600 CX-40 joystick (less cutting down white joystick handle), Tactile Push Button Tact Switch Momentary (height) 5mm, 4.3mm, or 3.8mm? Which does everyone else use? I've enclosed an image of the one(s) I'm looking at. Thank you.
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    Figuring out which is best for my 2nd Atari 2600 joystick (less cutting down the white handle stick), Tactile Push Button Tact Switch Momentary (height of) 5mm, 4.3mm, or 3.8mm?

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