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Atari Mega ST General Maintenance: Revision history

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1 October 2026

  • curprev 00:2500:25, 1 October 2026 Josh talk contribs 10,314 bytes +3,297 Rewrite from Atari's service and owner's manuals: clock battery is two AA cells in the top housing (was CR2032 on the board); add Atari disassembly steps, W1 mains link, keyboard cord pinout; remove -5 V rail (the Mega ST has none), invented intervals, belt and retrobright advice; add photo and categories undo

27 March 2026

  • curprev 20:4620:46, 27 March 2026 Josh talk contribs 7,017 bytes −104 Remove infobox from supplementary page undo
  • curprev 20:3820:38, 27 March 2026 Josh talk contribs 7,121 bytes +7,121 Created page with "{{Infobox computer | name = Atari Mega ST General Maintenance | image = | type = Maintenance guide }} This article covers general maintenance procedures for the '''Atari Mega ST''' computer. Regular preventive maintenance extends the operational life of the machine and prevents common failure modes associated with ageing components. == Safety precautions == * '''Disconnect mains power''' before opening the case or performing any internal work. * '''The power supp..."