bcsnow Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 My woody still gives nothing but a blank screen, first I was told the problem could be the voltage regulator but this was not the case. Then I thought maube it's the cardridge/connector but I've measured it and it seems to be alright. Finally I've noticed noticed that an in-socket IC labeled: C010745 2481 Gets so warm that I can't even touch it without burning my finger so it appears this could be the problem right? Annayway is there anyone who can tell me if it is normal that this IC get's warm or is it indeed broken. Thanks alot, BC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I was going to make an obvious joke about your subject line but . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I was going to make an obvious joke about your subject line but . . . What a straight line ... Or not, depending on how broken it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 For broken woodies, Bob Dole recommends .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Really? I didn't know Bob Dole was an Atari fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 As for your problem, I'm no pro at the repair of 2600's, but I'd say that you are correct. Something that gets that hot isn't working too well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Gets so warm that I can't even touch it without burning my finger so it appears this could be the problem right? Annayway is there anyone who can tell me if it is normal that this IC get's warm or is it indeed broken. Thanks alot, BC Anything with electricity flowing through it should give off +some+ degree of heat - after all this is why computers need heat sinks and cooling fans. However hot enough to burn at the touch does NOT sound good to me, though I'm no electrical expert. And yes, I was drawn in by the humor value of the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 My woody still gives nothing but a blank screen, first I was told the problem could be the voltage regulator but this was not the case. Then I thought maube it's the cardridge/connector but I've measured it and it seems to be alright. Finally I've noticed noticed that an in-socket IC labeled: C010745 2481Gets so warm that I can't even touch it without burning my finger so it appears this could be the problem right? Annayway is there anyone who can tell me if it is normal that this IC get's warm or is it indeed broken. Thanks alot, BC That could very well be the reason, this IC is the CPU (6507), you can order a replacement from http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/custom-i.htm ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted February 23, 2003 Author Share Posted February 23, 2003 thanks alot CPUWIZ I will have a look at that site and maybe it will able me to fix my woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 YEAH CPUWIZ is the MAN! CPUWIZ gave me the link to the best-electronics site and there I looked for the new CPU i've noticed that the CPU had different reverenge numbers and this gave me the idea to look inside on of my 2 atari-jr's I opend one and I found out the PCU's must be the same. I've desoldered the CPU out of the atari-jr and inserted it into the socket of the woody turned it on and there I was playing Enduro Thanks alot CPUWIZ Now I can play with my woody again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 You're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callipygous Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 I heard that when you play with your woodie too much, pretty soon you won't be able to see the screen very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Joe Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 mabey if your woody is broken then you shouldnt play with it so much bla ha ha. -joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 Hello, I have been having the same problem and I suspect that it stems from something similar. If anyone could offer some help, I would appreciate it. My 6 switcher was fine up until a week ago or so. I started having the same problem: a black screen. I havent checked heat levels from the chips yet but I am aware of some specific symptoms that may help explain what the problem is. ie: the screen will show the normal red and grey vertical lines when I turn the console on without a cart inserted Can anybody give me any clues as to what needs to be replaced?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted February 25, 2003 Share Posted February 25, 2003 It could be a lot of different things, the first and easiest thing to do is open it up remove and reseat all chips that are socketed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcsnow Posted February 26, 2003 Author Share Posted February 26, 2003 and see there are some IC's getting hot I've learned if it is to hot to touch it might be broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Okay okay. Here is the latest on the status of my console. In reference to what has been suggested: I have resocketed the chips. This has resulted in restored video images. Now, the image is distorted. Everything is clear with no RF or fuzziness problems. Some games will show an image and some will still show a black screen. This seems to only happen to the newer games. I tried Asteroids and this game shows the title screen but the text is all garbled and I cant get past that screen to start the game. I tried Bowling and the game plays okay but it looks like the bowler sprite is a chineese symbol or something and the colors are all different. I know that this is considerable progress but I am not quite where I want to be yet with this repair. Is it possible that I simply need to replace a certain chip?? Any repair tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Try cleaning the cartridges now and I bet things will be back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Thanks for the quick response. I own 200 some odd Atari carts and as far as cleanliness goes, I know that they ALL work in my 6 other 2600 and 7800 consoles. I am not certain that dirt is a factor unless it is possible that the connector pins inside the cartridge port need cleaning. This pesky console had been working fine up until a month ago. One day, out of the blue, the black screen started happening. Im wondering.... I tested a few power supplies of unknown voltage (that susbsequently didnt power up the console) in this console just prior to this black screen phenomanon. Would this fry the innards of my woody?? I know that the voltage regulator is fine for sure. It seems more like dirty connectors like you say. Any cleaning tips or other possible guesses at the cause of the black screen?? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 I am sorry, I have no tips for cleaning the cart-slot but I guess you could try one of those kits they used to sell for the NES and modify it. I am sure you can still get those in some shops as well as eBay. Good luck ! -R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdie3 Posted March 1, 2003 Share Posted March 1, 2003 Update: I just cleaned the cart slot and still the same problem. Earlier I said that it is not the voltage regulator. Could this type of problem be caused by the voltage regulator?? Obviously I could just go get a new console but I would prefer to attempt to fix this one first. I assume this could be a million things, right? I also attached the switch board from another sixer I have to see if it could be something on that part of the circuit but still the same problem. I know that a definate video image of some type is a good sign but could the amount of power running through everything cause alot of the carts to not work or make the screen black?? I am now officially obsessed with getting this fixed. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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