ZX Spectrum Repair

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What to do when first testing a Spectrum

Before you even turn it on, follow the steps to make sure you won’t blow anything up with our guides here.

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  • ZX Spectrum ULA

    The ULA, or Uncommitted Logic Array, chip was a key component of the ZX Spectrum.

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  • ZX Spectrum IC26

    Guide to the ZX Spectrum IC26 Chip

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  • ZX Spectrum IC25

    Guide to the ZX Spectrum IC25 Chip

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  • ZX Spectrum IC24

    Guide to ZX Spectrum IC24 Logic Chip

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  • ZX Spectrum IC23

    Guide to ZX Spectrum IC23

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  • ZX Spectrum IC4

    Guide to ZX Spectrum IC4 Chip

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  • ZX Spectrum IC3

    Traces for ZX Spectrum IC3 Chip

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  • ZX Spectrum Repair – Post Plugin Tests

    Once you have done your pre-power checks run these to make sure the basics are working OK

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  • ZX Spectrum Repair – Composite Video Mod

    Easily modify your ZX Spectrum 48k to work on modern TVs

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  • ZX Spectrum Repair – Before You Plug In

    A collection of tests to run before plugging in a unknown ZX Spectrum

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  • Testing Lower RAM On The ZX Spectrum For Beginners

    Guide to testing the lower ram of the ZX Spectrum 48k

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