Atari STxx series repair
Restoration only, for the time being
Worth mentioning, which types' restoration we take on for sure.
These types are the following:
Atari 520ST/STM/ST+/STF/STFM/STE
Atari 1040STF/STFM/STE
Atari STM1 mouse
good to know
When restoring, the basic service for all devices (if not already done):
- replacing electrolytic capacitor (Re-Cap) with a shape-correct version (axial/radial)
- chemical washing of PCB, casing, and keyboard
- neutralizing leaked electrolytic liquid on PCB, removing resin stains (even after repair)
- microscopic checking of parts and solderings, replacement and repair as needed
- replacing loose, damaged IC parts and rusty, rotten parts
- cleaning contacts
- in case of drives: cleaning, replacing electrolytic capacitor (Re-Cap) with a shape-correct version (axial/radial), oiling, replacing the belt, resetting head (with fixing)
- checking current consumption on PCB
- noticing TOS ROMs
- 30-minute software testing
- loadability test in addition to renewing power-supply

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