Atari CX 5200, Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The Atari Advanced Video Entertainment System (Model 5200) Field Service
Manual is a reference guide for you, the service technician.
This Field Service Manual is organized in twelve sections:
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THEORY OF OPERATION – Overview of how the Model 5200 works and
what its basic assemblies look like.
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SILKSCREENS AND SCHEMATICS – Electrical drawings and layouts of
all of the Model 5200 printed circuit boards.
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4 – PORT 5200 TESTING – Review of Diagnostic Tests available for
diagnosing 4 – Port Model 5200 problems.
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2 – PORT 5200 TESTING – Review of Diagnostic Tests available for
diagnosing 2 – port Model 5200 problems.
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4 – PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART – Aids for troubleshooting
the 4 – Port Model 5200.
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2 – PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART – Aids for troubleshooting
the 2 – Port Model 5200.
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4 – PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLIST – Failure information to assist
the experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 4 – Port Model
5200 problems.
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2 – PORT 5200 SYMPTOM CHECKLLST – Failure information to assist
the experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 2 – Port Model
5200 problems.
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GAME CONTROLLERS – Overview of hand controller construction with
electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
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TRAKBALL CONTROLLER – Overview of trakball construction with
electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
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PARTS LLST – Detailed breakdown of all parts used in the 4 – Port and 2
– Port models.
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SERVICE BULLETINS – Section to be used to hold Field Change Orders,
Upgrade Bulletins and Tech Tips.
This manual is designed for use by both the experienced and inexperienced
service technician. The Diagnostic Flowcharts (Sections 4 and 4A) provide
detailed procedures for technicians not completely familiar with the 5200
models. The Symptom Checklists (Sections 5 and 5A) provide a rapid reference
for the more experienced technician.