Atari 2600 Junior screws

[CanadianAtari2]

Does anyone know the size and thread type of the Atari 2600 Junior plastic case outer screws? I inherited a free Junior 2600 that works but has no screws holding it together. 

[JimmySweatpants]

I have the same question.  I bought one that didn't have any screws holding it together.

[Steve Guidi]

I recently added a composite mod to my 2600 Jr. and discovered that I had lost all of the original since the last time I had opened up the case.  I went to the hardware store with the case in hand and started threading various sizes (from small to large) until I was satisfied that they would hold and not break the standoffs.

 

I'm using a 1/2" #6 screw with a pan-head (flat on bottom, curved on top).  Not sure of the thread type, but I think my case was rethreaded by using the new screws; I have experienced no issues from doing that.  My only regret is not buying the Phillips version of these -- flat head screws are a nuisance to deal with.

 

Edited August 3, 2020 by Steve Guidi

[sirlynxalot]

I just received a 2600 jr off of ebay. I've tested it and it works fine, but it also has 0 screws holding it together! 

 

What gives!  Why are people removing the screws?  I know the plastic case can become brittle and break easily and I suppose the screws could theoretically fall out themselves, but at least in my instance, the case, including the sockets the screws go into, don't seem cracked or broken at all.