kuifje76 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, haven't posted in ages, same as I hadn't touched my games. 2 years ago I bought a 5200 on Ebay here in Australia with a multi card, sweet. Also bought a few games here on Atariage. Just now connected it up for the first time properly, I get it tuned on the TV except the sound is static. Every now and then I "hear" the game very faint. Now I've read to replace the capacitors to start with. What is the value of these and are they normal capacitors? When I measure mine with a multi meter, it says 16.4 micro farad, both. Also if I need to replace the pokey chip, where can I get one? Is there a guide how to fix any sound issues? Many thanks for your help, I wouldn't start a new topic on this if I had found the answer. Been looking for a few hours now and didn't get very far. Edit, it's a four port if it makes a difference. Edited March 31, 2013 by kuifje76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuifje76 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Nobody? Would be great if you can help me. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Allan Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 There is a repair/service manual for the 5200. I think there is a copy on www.atarimania.com. If not just do a google search for Atari 5200 service manual. For parts you can get stuff from Best Electronics www.best-electronics-ca.com or www.myatari.com. The general electronics components like resistors, capacitors, etc. you can get from the different on-line electronics parts sites. The service manual has a diacnostic part that can be very helpful in figuring out what is wrong. Allan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuifje76 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Thanks for this, I think I found the manual, Atari_5200_Field_Service_Manual. That will be a great help I think, still have to have a proper look through it. I had a look on Best Electronics, but couldn't find it on their site. Is a very hard page to navigate through for me. As I said in my first post, couldn't find a lot. Many thanks for taking the time to help me. It's really appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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