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Is ATARI dieing ???

How to keep those Atari's working

Atari computers are slowly dieing out. That's understandingly, because its hardware is slowly falling a part.
So a lot of people maybe want to work with an Atari, because of it simplicity and reliability, but can't find spare parts or have knowledge how to repair it. One of the first things that breaks down is the power supply and the disk drive. The power supply is very simple to repair, if you can solder. Most of the time only the condensators are defect, because they only last for about 5 to 10 years. Replace them and it will work again.

The disk drive is a bigger problem, because it's difficult
to find DD-drives nowadays.
But if you look good you can still find them. The most compatible are SONY, TEAC & EPSON DD drives.
If you find other defect atari's, maybe you can use the spare parts from them. The mouse is not easy to replace, so it's important to repair them, if possible. You can clean the wheels inside, so the ball inside has less friction. If broke, the buttons can be replaced, you can still buy them in an electro shop. For more info look to my Atari Hardware Site.