Service Manual
800XL Computer, Rev.01

Atari, Inc. 🇺🇸 1984

The Atari 800XL Computer Field Service Manual is a reference guide for the service technician.

The Field Service Manual is organized into six sections:

  • THEORY OF OPERATION - Overview of how the 800XL works and what its basic assemblies look like.
  • TESTING - Review of Diagnostic tests available for diagnosing 800XL problems.
  • SYMPTOM CHECKLIST - Failure information to aid the technician for a rapid diagnosis of 800XL problems.
  • ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY - Assembly/Disassembly instructions.
  • SCHEMATICS AND SILKSCREENS, AND PARTS LIST - Electrical drawings and layouts of the 800XL Printer Circuit Board and a list of the parts used.
  • SERVICE BULLETINS - Section to be used for Field Change Orders, Upgrade Bulletins and Tech Tips.