Shipping box for ColecoVision refurb/mod

[Shipping box for ColecoVision refurb/mod]

Excellent point and customer service. Thank you.

[Remove ColecoVision front faceplate]

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?

[Interview with Bill Rose (ex-Coleco employee)]

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

[HELP - Want to release a multicart of my homebrews]

Seen this?

http://www.atarimax.com/usbcoleco/documentation/

[Shipping box for ColecoVision refurb/mod]

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.

[Which classic ColecoVision arcade port would you like to see remade?]

Pepper II!

[Refurb ColecoVision controller oops]

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.

[Remove ColecoVision front faceplate]

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!

[Colecovision peripherals]

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!

[Refurb ColecoVision controller oops]

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

[Refurb ColecoVision controller oops]

you can easily soldier the wire to the board. One revision of there controllers does that.

I will do that, thank you.

[Remove ColecoVision front faceplate]

You might want to look here:

http://www.theadamresource.com/manuals/#mod

search for A Guide to Disassembling the Colecovision

 

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

[Refurb ColecoVision controller oops]

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?

[Remove ColecoVision front faceplate]

Found some good stuff here:

http://www.colecovisionzone.com/page/coleco%20industries/internal.html

 

Thanks!!!

[Remove ColecoVision front faceplate]

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!