Atari 2600 Field Service Manual

Consumer Product Service
Manager of Tehnical Support
TECH TIP
number 5
MODEL:
CX2800 I DATE: 11/17/82
SUBJECT:
Switch Shorting
The Rev.
4 CX2800 PCB switch S1 (On/Off) has a metal standoff that may short to the
trace beneath
the switch.
To prevent shorting, place a small piece of insulating tape
on
the board beneath the switch.
PCB to Rev. 4 and above have the traces rerouted.
DIFFICULTY REPORTING:
If you need further clarification concerning this Tech Tip, call the ATARI Tech-Line
Specialist:
Inside California
(800) 672-1466
Outside California
(800) 538-1 535
-Metal Standoff

Atari 2600 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Atari, Inc.
Release Date	September 11, 1977
CPU	MOS Technology 6507
CPU Speed	1.19 MHz
RAM	128 bytes
Graphics	Television Interface Adaptor (TIA)
Media	ROM cartridge
Successor	Atari 5200
Colors	128
Sound	2 channels
ROM	4 KB
Controller Input	Joystick