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Excellent point and customer service. Thank you.

Thank you. I suspected as much, but then again I just acquired this CV and needed to get it up running quickly to check it out. I think I got lucky! This CV seems to be in real good shape. Has anyone done this power switch mod for a more permanent fix? http://callanbrown.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=61:colecovision-power-switch-upgrade&catid=36:home-console-projects&Itemid=61 I'd prefer a switch that is completely black, though. But is a power switch mod really necessary if the original switch is rebuilt? How long is a rebuilt switch expected to last? Another 30 years?

Good read, thank you. Wow does that bring back memories. Adam, Laser Tag... And sold at Toys r Us.

Seen this? http://www.atarimax.com/usbcoleco/documentation/

Yurkie, I like the idea, as I am thinking about having you perform your magic on my CV soon. My concern is getting killed on shipping charges. And, I was hoping I'd just send the CV console and controllers without the PS to save weight.

Pepper II!

Thanks - I just got the one connection back on. Man, I am one sloppy solderer... The controllers are a little sticky. I may be giving Yurkie a call soon.

I didn't find it that hard to disassemble and reassemble, but perhaps I just got lucky this time? A little WD40 sprayed in the power switch resurrected my CV for now. I just have to test out all the other stuff I got in the box 'o stuff. Then, I'll decide to go further with any mods. Thanks again for everyone's help!

Hi - I don't know if you already have this info, but if not, perhaps something on this site will help you? http://www.colecovisionzone.com/page/coleco%20industries/module2.html I just picked up a box of ColecoVision stuff and have not had the chance to test out both my expansion modules 1 + 2. Good luck and LMK how it goes!

Man, I just need a third hand now...

I will do that, thank you.

That's a great resource as well, thanks for sharing!

In the process of refurbing and cleaning a controller, I attempted to re-attch the blue (v) wire to the PCB, but I broke one of the spades. Shall I just solder the spade connector to the PCB? Or, is there another method to re-attach?

Found some good stuff here: http://www.colecovisionzone.com/page/coleco%20industries/internal.html Thanks!!!

How do you remove the front faceplate without mangling or damaging it? I need to open up the console for some TLC. I've attempted to open it without removing the faceplate, but I don't want to force it and risk breaking something. How do I re-attach the faceplate to look like it was never removed? Please advise, thanks!