How to fix a switch on a 2600?

[dan2357]

My left diff switch is stuck in the A postion. Looking at it the middle set of connectors leading down to the board look a bit kroaded. other 2 sets look fine. Is there a replacent switch? anyone know a way to fix these things?

[omnedon]

Yup. Solder out broken switch. Solder out good switch from broken donor Atari deck. Put good switch in needy deck.

Should be six solder joints per switch. I have a heavy sixer that needs two switches, and plan to do this soon. Just need a busted Atari deck to donate me some switches. Seems pretty straight forward, but haven't actually done it. It's GOT to be easier than replacing the CV power switch I did 2 weeks ago.

[Raedon]

This very thing is why I keep a broken 6'er.

[dan2357]

I came across this site
http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/2600_Tech_Tips.htm
at the bottom of the page they list the switch for $2.50
Has anyone delt with this company? Any thoughts.
It took me long enough to find this atari, I doubt I will ever find another one to rip apart for parts.

[Raedon]

I have not but for 2/50 plus 3.00 shipping your almost to what it costs on Ebay for "just an Atari 2600"

[NoahsMyBro]

As a matter of fact, I just recieved my latest order from Best last week (replacement power switch for a 5200, along with misc. stuff - 5200 Dust Cover, Game-switchbox velcro, 4-port VCS-adapter retrofit kit - to bump the order up to a minimum dollar amount).

I've ordered from them a few times in the past as well. They are A-1 first-class all the way.