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    Default Help me save my non-working Atari 2600

    I suspect it has something to do with the power as I can't get anything to show up on screen, its a 6-switch woody. Is there anyone who wants this or can help me fix it?

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    Have you tried a different power supply?

    There's a link in the sticky's to a listing of power supplies and alternatives.

    I got an alternative Atari power supply at Radio Shack.
    Need. More. Games.

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    I had a broken one of these. Like many other things, if the power supply is the correct kind and is working, then your problem is probably a dead voltage regulator.
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    i have a copy of the atari field repair guide i can e-mail you if you want just PM me..

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    If it's an original Atari power supply - they are utter shite. Definitely try a different power supply first.

    You can also download the service manual from here:

    http://www.atariguide.com/pdfs/Atari...ice_Manual.pdf

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