How do u fix a 5200 power switch

[sepvideo]

I have a 4 port 5200 that powers on but the power switch wont stay on i have to stick a item in the button to keep it on any thoughts.

[zylon]

That sounds like a switchbox issue. The 5200 uses a momentary switch for power.

[phuzzed]

Interesting....

 

I have seen a few consoles where the 5200 switch sticks. The switch can be disassembled, if necessary.

 

 

 

I've seen the 4013 chip (U29) cause the system to either stick in an always ON or always OFF position, making it where the switch won't turn the system on or off.

 

 

Like Zylon, I'm wondering if this is a switchbox issue....

[eightbitter]

Many years ago I accidentally plugged the power supply from 1050 to the 5200th. I did not notice the error, and dug the whole 5200 board, replaced 4013 and resistors, until I noticed that the power supply does not proper. 5200 lived happily

Edited June 17, 2011 by eightbitter

[Ataritard]

 

I've seen the 4013 chip (U29) cause the system to either stick in an always ON or always OFF position, making it where the switch won't turn the system on or off.

 

 

I have one that is stuck ON, but I don't mind since the 5200 is the only system that you don't have to turn off and on to switch games. I'm just glad it's stuck ON instead of OFF

[0078265317]

 

I've seen the 4013 chip (U29) cause the system to either stick in an always ON or always OFF position, making it where the switch won't turn the system on or off.

 

 

I have one that is stuck ON, but I don't mind since the 5200 is the only system that you don't have to turn off and on to switch games. I'm just glad it's stuck ON instead of OFF

 

But taking a game out while the 5200 is on will damage the system won't it?

[Charlie_]

 

I've seen the 4013 chip (U29) cause the system to either stick in an always ON or always OFF position, making it where the switch won't turn the system on or off.

 

 

I have one that is stuck ON, but I don't mind since the 5200 is the only system that you don't have to turn off and on to switch games. I'm just glad it's stuck ON instead of OFF

 

But taking a game out while the 5200 is on will damage the system won't it?

 

Taken from the 5200 FAQ here: http://www.atarihq.com/5200/5200faq/5200faq.txt

 

* Cartridge

The cartridges can be up to 32K. There are two interlock

connectors that are wired together on a cartridge board. The 5200

uses this as a switch for the cartridge's power connections and as

a Reset signal. Therefore, a cartridge may be safely removed or

inserted while the 5200 is powered on.

[0078265317]

 

I've seen the 4013 chip (U29) cause the system to either stick in an always ON or always OFF position, making it where the switch won't turn the system on or off.

 

 

I have one that is stuck ON, but I don't mind since the 5200 is the only system that you don't have to turn off and on to switch games. I'm just glad it's stuck ON instead of OFF

 

But taking a game out while the 5200 is on will damage the system won't it?

 

Taken from the 5200 FAQ here: http://www.atarihq.com/5200/5200faq/5200faq.txt

 

* Cartridge

The cartridges can be up to 32K. There are two interlock

connectors that are wired together on a cartridge board. The 5200

uses this as a switch for the cartridge's power connections and as

a Reset signal. Therefore, a cartridge may be safely removed or

inserted while the 5200 is powered on.

 

Interesting, never knew that. Thanks.