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CX-40 Joystick (cleaned)
CX-40 Joystick (cleaned)
Atari 2600 Joystick
Model: CX-40
Tool: Regular Screwdriver
The PCB board along with the rest of the parts to the CX-40 joystick are nice and clean, including the screws, which there's four screws on the bottom of the joystick.
I soaked the pieces in hot soapy water for 2 hours. I then took a tooth brush and cleaned all the parts, including the screws and spring.
To eliminate anything that was left behind, I soaked all the parts (excluding PCB board and the pin/conductor joystick cable cord) in vinegar for 1 hour. The vinegar doesn't harm the plastic parts.
To clean the PCB board, which was quite dusty (previous photo) I used 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip. It doesn't hurt the PCB board because a thin piece of plastic covers the board and dome contacts.
CX-40 Joystick (cleaned)
CX-40 Joystick (cleaned)
Atari 2600 Joystick
Model: CX-40
Tool: Regular Screwdriver
The PCB board along with the rest of the parts to the CX-40 joystick are nice and clean, including the screws, which there's four screws on the bottom of the joystick.
I soaked the pieces in hot soapy water for 2 hours. I then took a tooth brush and cleaned all the parts, including the screws and spring.
To eliminate anything that was left behind, I soaked all the parts (excluding PCB board and the pin/conductor joystick cable cord) in vinegar for 1 hour. The vinegar doesn't harm the plastic parts.
To clean the PCB board, which was quite dusty (previous photo) I used 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip. It doesn't hurt the PCB board because a thin piece of plastic covers the board and dome contacts.