Category:Atari Systems

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Welcome to the Atari Systems category! This section covers technical documentation, repair guides, diagnostics, and upgrade paths for a wide range of Atari computers and video game consoles. From the 8-bit line to the ST family and classic VCS/2600, we’ve got you covered.

Each system features:

• Maintenance and cleaning procedures
• Fault-specific troubleshooting
• Capacitor replacement guidance
• Upgrade and modification guides

Model	Maintenance	Troubleshooting	Capacitor Guide	Memory/Mods
Atari 400	Atari 400 General Maintenance	Atari 400 Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 400 Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 400 Memory Expansion
Atari 800	Atari 800 General Maintenance	Atari 800 Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 800 Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 800 Keyboard Upgrade
Atari 800XL	Atari 800XL General Maintenance	Atari 800XL Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 800XL Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 800XL Composite Video Mod
Atari 65XE	Atari 65XE General Maintenance	Atari 65XE Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 65XE Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari XE Mods & Upgrades

Model	Maintenance	Troubleshooting	Capacitor Guide	Storage/Mods
Atari 520ST	Atari ST General Maintenance	Atari ST Troubleshooting Guide	Atari ST Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari ST Gotek Drive Install
Atari 1040STE	Atari STE General Maintenance	Atari STE Troubleshooting Guide	Atari STE Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari STE Recapping & Upgrades
Atari TT030	Atari TT General Maintenance	Atari TT Troubleshooting Guide	Atari TT Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari TT SCSI Drive Setup
Atari Falcon 030	Atari Falcon General Maintenance	Atari Falcon Troubleshooting Guide	Atari Falcon Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari Falcon Upgrade Guide

Console	Maintenance	Troubleshooting	Capacitor Guide	Composite/RF Mod
Atari 2600	Atari 2600 General Maintenance	Atari 2600 Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 2600 Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 2600 Composite Video Mod
Atari 5200	Atari 5200 General Maintenance	Atari 5200 Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 5200 Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 5200 AV Output Upgrade
Atari 7800	Atari 7800 General Maintenance	Atari 7800 Troubleshooting Guide	Atari 7800 Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari 7800 Composite Mod
Atari Jaguar	Atari Jaguar General Maintenance	Atari Jaguar Troubleshooting Guide	Atari Jaguar Capacitor Replacement Guide	Atari Jaguar RGB Upgrade

Device	Maintenance	Troubleshooting
Atari 1050 Disk Drive	Atari 1050 Maintenance Guide	Atari 1050 Drive Troubleshooting
Atari XC12 Cassette Deck	Atari XC12 Belt Replacement	Atari XC12 Alignment & Repair

• Recommended Tools – Best tools for working on Atari systems.
• CRT Discharge Procedure – For systems with built-in monitors (XE Video Game System, etc.)
• Capacitor Failure Symptoms – General guide for identifying failed capacitors.

• Service Manuals – Official Atari repair manuals and schematics.
• Capacitor Replacement Guides – Model-specific capacitor specs.

• List of Atari Systems
• RTC Forum – Atari Support Section
• Vintage Computers