briwayjones Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have gotten several Imagic 2600 games. Does anyone else have trouble with them not fitting properly in the 7800 slot? One of them won't fit at all, and most of the others take some real persuasion to fit in. I just got a 2600 that I haven't been able to get hooked up yet, that they fit fine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yes sir, a common issue, which from my experience, appears to impact later model runs more than the earlier serial numbered consoles. My "AT84" serial fits all carts no problem. My "A1" serials things start to get tight, and my "A3" serials can be quite ridiculous in trying to insert and remove certain 2600 carts. "X" series had a death grip, and one of the reasons I chose it to be a guinea pig for my (lack of) soldering skill. A search on the form topic for cart slot will reveal a series a threads, including this particular post mentioning Imagic carts specifically and a "fix". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briwayjones Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yes sir, a common issue, which from my experience, appears to impact later model runs more than the earlier serial numbered consoles. My "AT84" serial fits all carts no problem. My "A1" serials things start to get tight, and my "A3" serials can be quite ridiculous in trying to insert and remove certain 2600 carts. "X" series had a death grip, and one of the reasons I chose it to be a guinea pig for my (lack of) soldering skill. A search on the form topic for cart slot will reveal a series a threads, including this particular post mentioning Imagic carts specifically and a "fix". Thank you sir! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 The only 2600 carts I can't fit in the 7800 are tigervision games 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykgerard Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) I'm guessing this is the same issue that many 7800s can have with non official Atari mold Carts. The Bevel fits perfectly to Atari cart specifications but many other manufacturer's carts didn't fit very well originally or (more likely) stopped fitting at all over time as the plastic aged. I used a dremel to cut off the sides past the tabs that holds the unit in place under the board and that solved the problem for me. Note: there are also two screws that are concealed by foam in some models. Edited February 8, 2017 by mykgerard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briwayjones Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 I'm guessing this is the same issue that many 7800s can have with non official Atari mold Carts. The Bevel fits perfectly to Atari cart specifications but many other manufacturer's carts didn't fit very well originally or (more likely) stopped fitting at all over time as the plastic aged. I used a dremel to cut off the sides past the tabs that holds the unit in place under the board and that solved the problem for me. Note: there are also two screws that are concealed by foam in some models. I ended up just cutting the slot sleeve in the corners. Seems to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykgerard Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 whatever works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 So I recently got myself a backup 7800, and I'm noticing that this one has the same aforementioned issue: death grip on the 7800 cartridges, but no problem with 2600 cartridges. And it has nothing to do with the plastic "sleeve" around the cartridge port, because even when I removed that thing completely there was no difference.It's as if the slot weren't wide enough for the cartridge boards. Seriously, the motherboard pops out of place when I try to remove a 7800 cart. Is there a fix for this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy B. Coyote Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) So I recently got myself a backup 7800, and I'm noticing that this one has the same aforementioned issue: death grip on the 7800 cartridges, but no problem with 2600 cartridges. And it has nothing to do with the plastic "sleeve" around the cartridge port, because even when I removed that thing completely there was no difference.It's as if the slot weren't wide enough for the cartridge boards. Seriously, the motherboard pops out of place when I try to remove a 7800 cart. Is there a fix for this issue? I'm having the exact same problem with the composite modded system that I just got. I removed the plastic cartridge guide entirely and the cartridge connector on the motherboard still puts such a death grip on my carts that it actually broke my Pole Position II cart trying to pull it out, and if I keep using the system I think it's just a matter of time until the casing cracks from the absurd amount of force required to insert or remove 7800 carts. Edited April 8, 2017 by Jin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briwayjones Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 I'm having the exact same problem with the composite modded system that I just got. I removed the plastic cartridge guide entirely and the cartridge connector on the motherboard still puts such a death grip on my carts that it actually broke my Pole Position II cart trying to pull it out, and if I keep using the system I think it's just a matter of time until the casing cracks from the absurd amount of force required to insert or remove 7800 carts. Mine is real tight on 26007800 carts too. I feel like I'm going to break the slot every time I put a game in or out. I wish they made them like the 2600 slots. They are rock solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 See also how a rogue Spider Fighter cart broke the virgin seal of my 7800s cartridge port... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/241383-insert-activision-cart-and-pop-goes-the-weasel/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briwayjones Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 See also how a rogue Spider Fighter cart broke the virgin seal of my 7800s cartridge port... http://atariage.com/forums/topic/241383-insert-activision-cart-and-pop-goes-the-weasel/ Out of curiosity did you ever get a refund for the boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Out of curiosity did you ever get a refund for the boot? Nope. Curt still owes me either a new cart boot or $10 and some change. First and last time I buy anything from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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