Static Strip Question

[reikigal]

Hi all,

 

I was wondering if the "static strip", the aluminum/foil looking piece that goes on the switches under the foam washers needs to be all once piece. I took apart a 4switch woody and the foil came apart between two switches. Is there a way to reattach them or can it be used as is? The console works great but I just was wondering. thanks.

[Papa]

I think it'll work fine. I have run my big ol' fat sixer with no top or static shield or little soft bits. I've also seen a 360 running like Frankenstein open heart surgery, too, and it worked great. I've repaired all manner of stuff and wired and soldered things. Static shields can be important, don't get me wrong. They are more like a suggestion in many cases, like pants. A 32X is a case of suggested static shields. I often found that games seemed to have a higher rate of failure in loading with the static shields on than without on the 32X.

[reikigal]

Thank you. I am getting into restoring Ataris 2600s and I am just a newbie wanting to learn everything I can. I love this forum....it's awesome!!! I forgot just how much fun Atari could be.