Gamegearguy | 229 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 So I got an Atari Lynx in the mail off eBay a few days ago. When I got it it worked fine. Then I didn't play it for a couple of days. I got an AC adapter, I plugged it in the right spot, and now the up button doesn't work. What do I do? Can I fix it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,398 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 (edited) I’d probably start by taking it apart to the motherboard and cleaning the up button contact with IPA and a toothbrush. Heck do the whole motherboard while you’re in there. Could be as simple as a dirty contact. I feel like if it had anything to do with you plugging it in the unit wouldn’t even power on if it was fried. Here is a tear down guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Replacing+an+Atari+Capacitor/22577 I think you should see what you need to clean at step 5. Basically where the up button contacts the motherboard. Edited June 15, 2023 by a3quit4s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamegearguy | 229 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 All the pictures are for a model 1. I have a model 2. Like I'd have an idea how to do that. Anyone I can ship to to get this fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 12,290 Administrator · Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Gamegearguy said: Like I'd have an idea how to do that. You asked what to do and whether you can fix it, and he responded with both a high level overview of what you could try, assured you it's simple, and provided a guide on how to do it that goes more in depth. You didn't specify which model you have, he had no way of knowing. Why respond this way? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,145 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Simple: Lazy Rather pay someone to likely charge a technician fee and postage both ways then use a screwdriver and a brush with some alcohol to solve the issue if it is that simple. Even if it's not, it narrows it down a bit. PCB has no relevance on button contacts, switches, etc. It's not like you're checking traces and running a full job over on each chip, part, etc to find a fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamegearguy | 229 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 OK. I don't have a clue how to open up a Lynx 2. I'm sorry I said it that way. Is there some sort of guide somewhere about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,932 Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 https://forums.atariage.com/topic/171463-how-to-open-a-lynx-ii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamegearguy | 229 Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 I managed to open it. I blew some air into it and, even though it was a miracle I got it put back together, up still wouldn't work. I think I'll just give up and attempt to buy another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 5,145 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 Canned air won't fix any visible or not so visible stuff on the contact pad for the d-pad area on the under side of the rubber contact or the metal space that contact touches to register a push. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,398 Posted June 16, 2023 Share Posted June 16, 2023 I’ll give you $50 plus shipping for the lynx that isn’t working 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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