Whats the best (or a good) book for repairs, tuning, etc.

[Blackjack]

I would like a good book about repairing, tuning, etc. for the 2600 and I would like some input on which one.

 

There is this one on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...mMakeTrack=true

 

The Best electronics catalog claims to have a lot of tips & tricks.

 

Any advice?

[Blackjack]

Nobody has any books about this?

[sku_u]

Your best bet is to pick up a Field Service Manual directly from Best Electronics. If you know how to read schematics, those provide you with everything you need to know about repairing Atari 2600 systems specifically.

[Blackjack]

If you know how to read schematics.

 

Rules me out

I should've added: "For the electronically challenged"

 

I just wanna learn how to fix easy stuff and maybe fine tune the picture.

[sku_u]

If you know how to read schematics.

 

Rules me out

I should've added: "For the electronically challenged"

 

I just wanna learn how to fix easy stuff and maybe fine tune the picture.

 

Learning how to read schematics isn't that hard. There's not a lot to these older systems. I only learned recently how to read and understand them. Here's a nice starting point:

 

http://www.electronics-lab.com/links/

 

I don't know of any simple how to repair books for Atari. In the days of the VCS, you did one of three things if your system broke:

 

1. Took it to a service center and either had it repaired or used it as a trade in.

 

2. Fiddled around with it until you figured out what the problem was.

 

3. Threw the system out and bought a new one.

[Blackjack]

Thanks for the link.... I think I'll try to learn.