However, we do recommend recapping your ZX Spectrum to keep it running properly for years to come.Ĭlockwise, Spectrum 128k (Toastrack), Spectrum +2, Spectrum +3 and Spectrum +2A The keyboard doesn’t work Ask on the Spectrum For Everyone Facebook group for recommendations.ĭue to a different PCB design, the issues caused by capacitors not performing correctly don’t really affect the Spectrum 128k, +2, +3 and +2A ZX Spectrum. There are several established companies in the ZX Spectrum community that offer refurbishment and repair services. If you wish to service your ZX Spectrum, then see the page on recapping your Spectrum. Original rubber Key and Plus ZX Spectrums It should be noted that this generally affects the original rubber key and Plus 16k and 48k ZX Spectrum, but it should be noted they don’t always fail! The capacitors on the voltage supply lines don’t work effectively due to age and this can cause memory chips to fail, in a cascade type effect. This is due to the design of the Spectrum and the type of memory chip it uses. What can go wrong Powering upĭue to their age, and particularly for those Spectrums that haven’t been used for a long time, it is not unknown for them to become faulty when powered on for the first time or shortly after. It will cover what can go wrong, how to connect to modern televisions and modern methods of loading programs. The article will hopefully walk you through getting back up and running and most importantly, enjoying the ZX Spectrum once again.
It’s difficult to find cassette players, Modern TV’s don’t like the signal the ZX Spectrum gives out and perhaps you’ve powered on your New Old ZX Spectrum and the keyboard doesn’t work or it shows a garbled screen? Now, many, many (and for some, many) years later you have a ZX Spectrum again and you can’t wait to use it, but things have changed. There are even dark tales of parents throwing our beloved Speccies away! Then one day you either put it away for the last time or perhaps sold it. You knew exactly how to set it up, how to use it and most importantly, how to have fun with it. Share the post "The beginner’s guide to owning a ZX Spectrum again"
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