Is it possible to remove the 5200 console bezel for cleaning purposes?

[dino999]

I am not sure if this the Atari 5200 system bezel is glued on or locked into place with tabs. Is it possible to remove it for cleaning then replace it without damaging it or the system?

[zylon]

The front bezel swings into the top and snaps on the front by the ports. Take the top off and look by the ports. You will see two large catches in front. You need to pry them away from the shell and then swing the bezel up and off. The upper swing pins break if pried on.

[dino999]

I removed the controller port cover. I think I noticed the two tabs / catches you mentioned. One is just below the 5200 rainbow logo and the other is just left of the power button. Is that correct?

 

I'm not sure how I would pry them away from the console. They don't look like they fit into a gap on the plastic. They look fully exposed. Also, it looks like prying them might chip the surface layer of the silver bezel. I do have thin flat head screwdrivers that I could use as levers. Is there any pressure / levering I need to do on the left and right sides of the silver bezel?

 

 

[zylon]

Sorry. I thought you were asking about the plastic part that you just removed. The metal trim strip is glued on.

Edited January 23, 2017 by zylon