colecovision doesnt power up

[jc78_2005]

pretty much sums it up, i know the power supply and rf cable are good to go, when power switch is flipped it does nothing. i know its common for the power switch to be a little flaky, but is it common for the switch to just not work at all? or could my prob be elsewhere? any help is appreciated!

[2600Lives]

It's the contact paste they used between the switch and the electronics. Mine did the same thing. I took the CV apart (kind of tricky, but not dificult, you just have to work at getting the front cover off), and shot a little WD40 down where the switch meets the electronics beneath it. Worked like a charm.

[Rik]

I use that white DIE ELECTRIC grease,or the white grease that comes in a spray can.

[jc78_2005]

It's the contact paste they used between the switch and the electronics. Mine did the same thing. I took the CV apart (kind of tricky, but not dificult, you just have to work at getting the front cover off), and shot a little WD40 down where the switch meets the electronics beneath it. Worked like a charm.

have cleaned the switch very well. retouched solder joints on the switch. clipped and reconnected the power cords where they attach to the board. still nothing.

[Ikrananka]

It's the contact paste they used between the switch and the electronics. Mine did the same thing. I took the CV apart (kind of tricky, but not dificult, you just have to work at getting the front cover off), and shot a little WD40 down where the switch meets the electronics beneath it. Worked like a charm.

have cleaned the switch very well. retouched solder joints on the switch. clipped and reconnected the power cords where they attach to the board. still nothing.

Do you have a voltmeter or multimeter available? You could then check to see if power is getting beyond the switch to the board.

[jc78_2005]

It's the contact paste they used between the switch and the electronics. Mine did the same thing. I took the CV apart (kind of tricky, but not dificult, you just have to work at getting the front cover off), and shot a little WD40 down where the switch meets the electronics beneath it. Worked like a charm.

have cleaned the switch very well. retouched solder joints on the switch. clipped and reconnected the power cords where they attach to the board. still nothing.

Do you have a voltmeter or multimeter available? You could then check to see if power is getting beyond the switch to the board.

nope , no voltmeter. i did go ever once again the solder joints where the power cable connects and it fired up , but all i get is like a constant tone. so i dont know, im thinking its goin in the closet lol. thanx for all the info though guys