Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement

Alan Abelson and 5 other contributors

Last updated on July 24, 2021

5 - 10 minutes

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The START/PAUSE/RESET buttons of the Atari 5200 controller can become unresponsive due to dirty/overused connections. Opening the controller and reseating/cleaning the interfaces to these sensors can improve the button's responsiveness.

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Step 1 Opening up the module

Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Opening up the module: step 1, image 1 of 1

Using a plastic or metal spudger, pry open the face of the button module.

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Step 2 Removing the parts.

Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement, Removing the parts.: step 2, image 1 of 3

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Take off the plate and the rubber buttons.
Clean the exposed contacts.
Reassemble by following the steps in reverse.

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Conclusion

Test the controller. If these step don't improve connectivity, take a look at the circuitry replacement guide.

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Atari 5200 Controller Start/Pause/Reset Buttons Replacement

Introduction

What you need

Step 1 Opening up the module

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Step 2 Removing the parts.

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Alan Abelson

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USF Tampa, Team 13-1, Staggers Fall 2014 Member of USF Tampa, Team 13-1, Staggers Fall 2014

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