My Lynx problem

[Gamegearguy | 224]

So I got an Atari Lynx in the mail off eBay a few days ago. When I got it it worked fine. Then I didn't play it for a couple of days. I got an AC adapter, I plugged it in the right spot, and now the up button doesn't work. What do I do? Can I fix it?

[a3quit4s | 4,098]

I’d probably start by taking it apart to the motherboard and cleaning the up button contact with IPA and a toothbrush. Heck do the whole motherboard while you’re in there. Could be as simple as a dirty contact. I feel like if it had anything to do with you plugging it in the unit wouldn’t even power on if it was fried. 
 

Here is a tear down guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Replacing+an+Atari+Capacitor/22577

I think you should see what you need to clean at step 5. Basically where the up button contacts the motherboard. 

 

Edited June 15, 2023 by a3quit4s

[Gamegearguy | 224]

All the pictures are for a model 1. I have a model 2.

Like I'd have an idea how to do that. Anyone I can ship to to get this fixed?

[Gloves | 11,778]

6 hours ago, Gamegearguy said:

Like I'd have an idea how to do that.

You asked what to do and whether you can fix it, and he responded with both a high level overview of what you could try, assured you it's simple, and provided a guide on how to do it that goes more in depth. You didn't specify which model you have, he had no way of knowing. 

Why respond this way? 

[Tanooki | 4,933]

Simple:  Lazy

 

Rather pay someone to likely charge a technician fee and postage both ways then use a screwdriver and a brush with some alcohol to solve the issue if it is that simple.  Even if it's not, it narrows it down a bit.  PCB has no relevance on button contacts, switches, etc.  It's not like you're checking traces and running a full job over on each chip, part, etc to find a fail.

[Gamegearguy | 224]

OK. I don't have a clue how to open up a Lynx 2. I'm sorry I said it that way. Is there some sort of guide somewhere about it?

[MrWunderful | 2,927]

https://forums.atariage.com/topic/171463-how-to-open-a-lynx-ii/

[Gamegearguy | 224]

I managed to open it. I blew some air into it and, even though it was a miracle I got it put back together, up still wouldn't work. I think I'll just give up and attempt to buy another one.

[Tanooki | 4,933]

Canned air won't fix any visible or not so visible stuff on the contact pad for the d-pad area on the under side of the rubber contact or the metal space that contact touches to register a push.

[a3quit4s | 4,098]

I’ll give you $50 plus shipping for the lynx that isn’t working