Editing Atari 5200 General Maintenance (section)

=== Long-Term Storage ===
For storage exceeding six months, perform complete cleaning before storage. Apply contact preservative to all edge connectors. Wrap the console in anti-static material. Store controllers separately to prevent pressure on joysticks. Document the storage date and condition for future reference.

Exercise stored systems every six months minimum. This prevents capacitor degradation and maintains mechanical component flexibility. Controllers particularly benefit from periodic exercise to prevent button pad hardening and flex circuit embrittlement.