ReStory parts box missing: where stored devices go
How device storage changes after disassembly, where the box appears and when a restart is justified.
Step by step
Check whether disassembly started
If you removed at least one screw, search for a box rather than the original device model.
Search the default shelf
The right shelf is the default return location for a stored device or parts box.
Check overflow storage
When the shelf is occupied, inspect the right side of the table for the moved box.
Separate storage behavior from a bug
Finding the box means storage worked as intended. If every valid position is empty, restart and verify that the object returns before continuing the job.
Verification notes
- The available source documents the Atari joystick case; later devices may use the same storage behavior but still need device-specific verification.
- Do not buy replacement parts until the stored device and its components have been located.