StanJr Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 On my all black 4 switch ("Vader" if you must), the Game Reset switch is hard to depress. If you push it down, it "catches" on something. You must add a little extra force to actually get it all the way down. When you do this there is a clicking sound. Once you do, it functions properly. All other buttons work as the are meant to. What is wrong and how can I fix? Beswitched Stan [ 02-18-2002: Message edited by: StanJr ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Sounds to me like the switch is gone bad, which they do. You will need to either keep using the switch as it is until it quits working all together or go ahead and replace it now. After looking through my Radio Shack catalog to be sure, Radio Shack does not sell a replacement switch. I do know of a few various places that sell switches that are very close to Atari 2600 switches, perhaps even the same. The only problem is the $20 minimum order, the switches themselves cost about $3.00 I'll see if I can find somewhere else for you to get one if you want me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 no way to take that switch out and apart and just give it a good cleaning can you? Most of the switches get corroded over time. So a little reforming...and a pink pearl eraser...and BOOM! Your good to go... I know the reset has a spring but otherwise it shouldn't be too big a deal. Also, I have looked for the exact switch but I bet one of several electronic hobby stores around town would have this switch for a couple bucks or so... Just need to know exactly what kind of switch it might be called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted February 19, 2002 Share Posted February 19, 2002 Best Electronics sells those switches! I've bought countless from them! they are really in-expensive, just e-mail them with what you want, they'll get back to you really quickly and then it's a really simple matter of desoldering and soldering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted February 19, 2002 Author Share Posted February 19, 2002 Thanks for all the help, guys, I'll start tinkering with it (cautiously). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted February 20, 2002 Share Posted February 20, 2002 My advice is to use less mayo on your sandwiches.... Or at the very least, finish completely and then wash and dry hands carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidGameKing Posted February 21, 2002 Share Posted February 21, 2002 always wash hands before using any atari stuff, It just lasts longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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