bradhig Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 When I was refurnishing my contollers the circuit under start, pause ,and reset got bent. Now only start works. I am wondering if the sensors are too far to the left or right and the buttons are not making contact. Jiggling the rubber buttons without the frame on them left and right sometimes gets the reset and pause to work. Do I need a new pcb insert for my controller or can it be fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I use double sided tape on the left and right side and put the tape on the left side (beneath start ) first... and then under reset. Make sure to pull it tight to the right when taping it down ensuring that they are making contact. Also, do the tinfoil trick or buy the gold refurb to make sure its not a contact issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 You can replace it. They are about $10 shipped on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 You can replace it. They are about $10 shipped on ebay. Sho 'nuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Sho 'nuff. I bought several recently from this seller. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I bought several recently from this seller. ..Al Have they arrived? I've had that on my watch list since it's only $5, but I'm also wary... since it's $5. Edited November 1, 2012 by Rex Dart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Have they arrived? I've had that on my watch list since it's only $5, but I'm also wary... since it's $5. Yep, they arrived just fine. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 probably need a new one unless a penny can activate the buttons never allow the flex circuit to be folded it can be bent it has to be to be installed but never let it get creased ive never been successful at repairing one ive tried soldering quickly little wires but they do not last they snap off i used to offer free adheasive aluminum dots but sorry to say some people were too "unskilled" to use them so i stopped as no good deed goes unpunished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 probably need a new one unless a penny can activate the buttons never allow the flex circuit to be folded it can be bent it has to be to be installed but never let it get creased ive never been successful at repairing one ive tried soldering quickly little wires but they do not last they snap off i used to offer free adheasive aluminum dots but sorry to say some people were too "unskilled" to use them so i stopped as no good deed goes unpunished adheasive aluminum dots? How well do you think they will hold up, I use loctite super glue... can be messy. How could I find those to try out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 i have a roll of nashua aluminum ductwork tape and a 2.5mm hole punch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Well, if you ever do anymore... I would certainly try some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Meeee too. Just dug out my two 5200 controllers last night, but saw that conductive pens cost ~$20. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_ Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Have they arrived? I've had that on my watch list since it's only $5, but I'm also wary... since it's $5. I get mine from them, a good ebay seller. So far anyway. The last order I received I put somewhere to keep them safe for when I need them and now I can't find them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I came in to this thread expecting that someone made a music / sound effects device out of a 5200 controller. "circuit bent" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I get mine from them, a good ebay seller. So far anyway. The last order I received I put somewhere to keep them safe for when I need them and now I can't find them! Thanks! Wasn't sure about the quality, but it sounds like they work for you. I'll have to order a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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