Introduction - Atari 130XE Service Manual

The Atari 130XE Personal Computer Field Service Manual is a reference guide for the service
technician. Since the XE series has more models, so on the basis of the 130XE model will
also be discussed different versions 65XE computers, as well as console XE-SYSTEM .
This Field Service Manual is organized in six sections:
• THEORY OF OPERATION – Overview of how the 130XE works and what its basic
assemblies look like.
• SCHEMATICS AND SILKSCREENS – Electrical drawings and layouts of the XE
series printed circuit board.
• TESTING – Review of Diagnostic Tests available for diagnosing 130XE problems.
• SYMPTOM CHECKLIST – Failure information to assist the experienced technician
arrive at a rapid diagnosis of XE series computers problems.
• PARTS LIST – Detailed breakdown of parts used in the XE computers.
• SERVICE BULLETINS – Section to be used to hold Field Change Orders, Upgrade
Bulletins and Tech Tips.
130XE Personal Computer
Field Service Manual

INTRODUCTION

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