dollopx Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 I have a pair of 7800 control pads which don't work very well (buttons not working etc) I was wondering if anyone had any idea of how to repair them, perhaps a diagram or something - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 To be honest, I haven't had any probs with my controllers...they seems sluggish. But I found out it was due to the metal disks which contact the pcb underneath. They are the same ones used in the 2600 controllers. Therefore...I gutted out several old pairs of older 2600 joysticks..and used their disks..now. I am back in the game so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 How did you utilize those discs in the 7800 controller? Do they come off easily, and how do you get the new ones on? What hold them in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 On my 7800 controllers...the discs were cracked...usually in the center..therfore..they weren't making good contact hence the sluggishness. The discs are held in place on the pcb with tape..the same kind that you find on shipping boxes...(Mylar). So basically would cut out around the disc area with an X-Acto blade or equivelent...and then pull up the damanged cracked disc and replace it with an old one from a otherwise beat to death 2600 one. Most thirdparty controllers used the same stuff as well. Then apply a new precut section of the mylar tape to stick the disc back in place. Not the best way...but it has worked for me all this time. I used to keep my 2600 controllers working forever...until finally the white joystick plastic itself...would break and crack...hence useless at that point. I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariDevRiot Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 My experience with the 7800 controllers isn't great either. I wanna get them repaired as well. I think I might make a big comeback with Atari . I'm currently into the new gaming world with the N64, Playstation, and PC. I wanted to relive the Atari days once again and I did so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRetroGamer Posted April 24, 2001 Share Posted April 24, 2001 Wow, that is good to know. I did see the tape in there, but didn't think it was to keep those discs in place! I will give it a look. THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahfish Posted April 28, 2001 Share Posted April 28, 2001 i have a bunch of new joypads here still in the original packaging. send me your tradelist if you are interested. i realised they are quite rare in usa, while they were distributed with the 7800 and 2600 junior in europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord1977 Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 arent the 7800 control pads great:)..i just hooked one up to my redemption 5200 adaptor .. they are great for use of the 5200 also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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