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:
a
THEORY
OF
OPERATION
-
Overview of how the Model 5200 works and what
its basic assemblies look like.
SILKSCREENS
AND
SCHEMATICS
-
Electrical drawings and layouts of
all
of
the Model 5200 printed circuit boards.
4-PORT 5200 TESTING
-
Review of Diagnostic Tests available for diagnosing
4-Port Model 5200 problems.
2-PORT 5200 TE!jTING
-
Review of Diagnostic Tests available for diagnosing
2-Port Model 5200 problems.
a
4-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
-
Aids for troubleshooting the 4-
Port Model 5200.
2-PORT 5200 DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
-
Aids for troubleshooting the
2-
Port Model 5200.
0
4-PORT
5200
SYMPTOM
CHECKLIST
-
Failure information to assist the
experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 4-Port Model 5200
problems.
a
2-PORT
5200
SYMPTOM
CHECKLIST
-
Failure information to assist the
experienced technician arrive at a rapid diagnosis of 2-Port Model 5200
problems.
0
GAME
CONTROLLERS
-
Overview of hand controller construction with
electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
TRAKBALL CONTROLLER
-
Overview of trakball construction with
electrical schematics and recommended test and repair procedures.
PARTS LET
-
Detailed breakdown of all parts used in the 4-Port and 2-Port
models.
a
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.
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