What to do if power LED is not ON and there is no picture on Atari 800?
If the power LED is off and there's no picture on your Atari Desktop, the power supply might be damaged and needs to be replaced.
Why does my Atari 800 show a green screen, black screen, random characters, or lock up?
If you are seeing a green screen, black screen, random characters on the screen, or the unit locks up on your Atari Desktop, it could be due to loose or dirty contacts with the RAM or CPU boards on the motherboard. Clean the RAM Memory PCB and CPU PCB contact fingers following the instructions in paragraph 5.2.1, PCB Contact Cleaning and Lubrication.
What to do if my Atari Desktop will not perform math calculations?
If your Atari Desktop won't perform math calculations, the CPU board may be damaged and needs replacing.
What to do if I have screen oscillation when using Paddle Controller on Atari 800 Desktop?
If you experience screen oscillation when using a Paddle Controller with your Atari Desktop, the motherboard requires an engineer fix. Send the motherboard for repair.
General| Processor | MOS Technology 6502 |
|---|---|
| Processor Speed | 1.79 MHz |
| ROM | 10 KB |
| Graphics | ANTIC and GTIA chips |
| Release Year | 1979 |
| Display Resolution | up to 320 x 192 |
| Colors | 128 colors |
| Sound | 4 channels |
| Storage | Cartridge, cassette, floppy disk |
| Ports | Cartridge, serial, monitor |
| Operating System | Atari OS |
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