israelg Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi all, I got a black screen with my atari 2600 ( 4 bottons ) , it may comes sometimes just after I set it on and sometimes after a few minutes of playing... can it be fixed ?, would it worth the money ? isn't it cheaper to find another one in the flea market ? 10X Israel Geron T. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted July 14, 2002 Share Posted July 14, 2002 That sounds like the cartridge you are playing might be corroded, check the contacts on the cart and clean them if necessary. You should also grab a can of airosol (compressed air) and give the cartridge slot a good shot with it. My $0.02 ... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-108469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesome_pa Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Well, I'm no techy, but it almost sounds like something is heating up, like the power supply. After a few minutes of playing, check the power supply, if it is really hot, chances are there may be something wrong with that. But, maybe someone else here might know more. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-109121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 Have you found the problem yet? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-111666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
israelg Posted July 22, 2002 Author Share Posted July 22, 2002 I have put it to repair I hope it will not cost lots of money ... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-111779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 I gues we'll soon find out. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-112169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
israelg Posted August 1, 2002 Author Share Posted August 1, 2002 well. he said that he doesn't have the parts to fix it... I still have my atari jr clone but he doesn't have paddle support... I will look for another one ... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduardo Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 hey Israel, wich parts were needed to be replaced to fix your Atari? Guess what, I just received today this Atari Heavy Sixer model, and it turned out it has the same problem, only that this one only shows a black screen right from startup, but probably is having the same problem as yours, I think that the black screen means there is no chipset activity at all, that means it is getting power but it isn't processing anything at all because otherwise it should show random stripes and make weird sounds, my unit is also showing a black screen and it doesn't make any sounds at all, if you can tell us more about the diagnose of your unit that would help. Thanx in advance. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 Ed, Your is most likely a faulty Voltage regulator as my heavy sixer was the exact same way...I also replaced the 2200uf capacitor as the one in mine was leaking...The cap isn't really needed though. As for the other one...I suspect a short or loose connection. Maybe in the power plug or elsewhere. Since it does come on sometimes..we know that his is working.. let us know... Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduardo Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 That makes sense! I'll check that tomorrow, I'll let ya know how did it go with that one. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eduardo Posted August 1, 2002 Share Posted August 1, 2002 Another solution could be to replace the 6-switch board from another 6-switch Atari, I counted the ribbon connector wires and both are 12pins, they look compatible so far. I need to doublecheck it before I swap them, naahh burning my fingers while soldering is more fun Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
israelg Posted August 2, 2002 Author Share Posted August 2, 2002 Hi Eduardo, well he didn't tell me what parts he needs, but anyway someone promise me a working unit so I will wait... nice to hear from u again ... bye israel Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-116659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggplant_casserole Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Make sure you're using the right psu first! Then get yer multimeter out and get probing! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-130061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggplant_casserole Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Make sure you're using the right psu first! Then get yer multimeter out and get probing! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/11141-atari-2600-black-screen/#findComment-130062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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