garcia1997 Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 Hello! Would anyone know where to find a working 7800? I have bought 2 off of ebay neither worked well one did for almost 30 sec. Basically was told by the sellers what are you trying to pull they worked when they left here (yes I insured as well but doesnt seem to be helping) at any rate I have also bought quite a few games both for the 2600 and the 7800 and really want to play. I am not a techie, have no idea how to fix these, dont even want to try, I just want one that works. Does anyone know of a place on line (I have tried all my local game stores no one goes back farther than the N 64) I can buy one perhaps where someone else has bought from before and knows they sell working units? Thanks so much for your time, the newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiw Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Could be dirty contacts on the cart port or an intermittent break in the power cord where it goes into the 7800. What do they both do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Possible problems #1 break in cord of power supply #2 bad plug or socket of power supply #3 does the power light even come on #4 have you tried a different RF cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpercy Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 Hi guys! I have found that the micro switches in the front of the 7800 are it's achilles' heel. About half of all 7800 consoles I have bought over the years have at least one of the front switches not working. ie. Power, Pause, Select or Reset. I know you don't want to have to fix them, but that might be your best choice. Maybe you have a friend with a soldering iron. ;o) I have purchased consoles that seemed to be completely dead, but only needed a cheap switch replacement. cheers ....... gp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 I can't say the number of times I had to fix my 7800. Bad switch or the controller port where it is solder to the circuit board came loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveP21 Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 Mine had the power supply connector bent upwards had to desolder it (broke one of the legs (fixed it)) works good now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegamer89 Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 i have an atari 7800 with 4 games and all the hook ups. it works perfectly and comes with 2 controllers. make me an offer on it and if i like it, it can be yours. - Sean Reynolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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