Official Jr and 2800 service manual?

[+kheller2]

Does anyone know if Atari ever release official or updated service manuals for the Jr and before that the SVAII/2800?

[larrylaffer]

I have exactly the same question so wondering if anyone knows the answer...

[alex_79]

I believe they did, altough they don't seem to be available for download anywhere.
The service manual that you can easily find on-line is the NTSC 2600(6-switch)/2600A(4-switch), and there's also an old PAL one, for the 2600 (6-switch) only.

Anyway, I've seen 2600/2600A/2600JR service manuals pop up on ebay from time to time, and you can also purchase a paper copy (only for NTSC and PAL-N versions, apparently) from Best Electronics:
http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/2600_Tech_Tips.htm

I also remember seeing PAL B/G and PAL-I versions on ebay, and I'm sure one exists for SECAM too, as the SECAM variant was released before the Jr.
I never seen a 2800/SVAII service manual, but some of the PDF of the NTSC 2600/2600A manual that you can find on-line include service bulletins for the 2800, so I'm sure a proper repair manual for that model exists too.

[chad5200]

I am looking for a schematic and/or service manual for the Atari 2800 / Sears Telegames II.  If anyone has it, can you please post a link?

 

Thanks!

Edited July 13, 2019 by chad5200