Atari 2600 Jr. Reset/Select Buttons Not Working

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Snowman Death Droid
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Atari 2600 Jr. Reset/Select Buttons Not Working

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The title pretty much sums up my problem. My 2600 jr.'s reset and select buttons have stopped working. Making most of my game library unplayable. The power and color switch both work, but not the reset and select. From what I've read this has something to do with a Mylar strip under the buttons, but I can't find a guide to fixing it that doesn't involve having to by a new strip or something.

So, is it that weird strip under the reset/select buttons that's the problem? How do I fix it?

EDIT: It looks like those strips aren't too expensive. I might just try that. There is at least one thread on Atari Age that addresses the reset problem too. I'll still take advice, of course! :)
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Re: Atari 2600 Jr. Reset/Select Buttons Not Working

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Take the cover off for a look inside. Be careful the plasic is very brittle. Clean under the switches with some alcohol. I had the same problem with mine that I bought at the Swap Meet. The console was in really bad shape, but now working just fine. You can still see dirt on the buttons.

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