ITC#90:- Atari 5200 Controller Boot Replacement

This video goes through the process I use when needing to replace the rubber boot that surrounds the controller joystick on the CX52 controller used on the Atari 5200 console. Some of the parts and tools shown were provided by AtariRepairParts.com to the ITC for the purposes of making this video. As such it has been marked as a sponsored video. ----------------------- Time Stamps:- 00:00 - Intro & Objective 01:29 - Controller Knob Removal ( 3 methods ) 04:03 - Controller Disassembly Process 06:11 - Boot Retention Ring Removal 07:20 - Top Button Bezel Removal 07:45 - Installing new CX52 Controller Boot 09:05 - CX52 Joystick Reassembly (The plate placement matters!) 10:21 - CX52 Controller Reassembly continued (Pot arm position is critical!) 11:53 - Installation Complete & Outro ----------------------- Parts & Tools Needed:- - Replacement boot from AtariRepairParts.com - #2 Phillips head Screwdriver - A flat plastic spudger tool or guitar pic ------------------------- Replacement CX52 controller boots along with other parts for your retro Atari and other consoles can be purchased from AtariRepairParts.com at the link below: https://atarirepairparts.com/ ------------------------- Intro music :- "Chroma Mirage" by Luis Quintero (Lufus) composed exclusively for the Ivory Tower Collections. ------------------------- Video marked as "Not made for kids" due to content is intended for more mature age groups, adults, and those with some basic electronics knowledge and skill