You’ll want to refer back to these figures and tables as you go through the steps in the project.
Now, with all your parts and tools organized and ready, we can begin the actual project. We’ll first prepare
all the individual components and then fit them all together.
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1a. Remove screws. To begin, remove the screws from the bottom of the 2600 using a standard Phillips screwdriver. There are four screws securing the case together.
1b. Open case. Once you have removed the screws, pull the two halves of the case apart, unplug the RF cable from the board, and remove the circuit board from the case. Since we’ll be using some of the original connections on this board (the four switches on the top and the joystick connectors on the back) later on in the project, place the circuit board aside for now.
Underside of the four-switch Atari 2600.
Note that the two bottom screws are longer, so you’ll want to be sure to insert these into the correct holes when you are reassembling the unit.
Cleaning your case is the first step for a visually pleasing and successful case mod. Dirt and oils on the external case just don’t look nice (and, if you plan to paint your case, will usually prevent paint from sticking). With the case in two plastic halves, you can either clean the pieces in the dishwasher by running them through a gentle cycle, or you can hand-wash them in a sink or bathtub. Since I don’t have a dishwasher, I used a bathtub and regular liquid hand soap.
Rinse off dirt and dust.
Use a brush for small areas. Once shiny, allow to dry.
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