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by Jacobartaylor
Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Sinclair Misc
Topic: Zx spectrum Fault
Replies: 1
Views: 1598

Re: Zx spectrum Fault

It also does the same thing sometimes but with a purple border and sometimes has artifacts on the black bars
by Jacobartaylor
Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Sinclair Misc
Topic: Zx spectrum Fault
Replies: 1
Views: 1598

Zx spectrum Fault

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Hi i have been using this machine frequently for a number of weeks and i go to turn it on this time and this happens, does anybody gave any ideas why it might be doing this? Thanks
by Jacobartaylor
Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Zx Spectrum 48k Noise
Replies: 12
Views: 15370

Re: Zx Spectrum 48k Noise

Ok thankyou :) if its normal and safe to use it i think i will leave it as it is, i was mainly concerned about causing damage to my machine if it was faulty, plus i cant seem to find any replacement for the coil online
by Jacobartaylor
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Zx Spectrum 48k Noise
Replies: 12
Views: 15370

Re: Zx Spectrum 48k Noise

Thankyou :) do you know where i can purchase this part? I assume it isnt the power supply as i have 2 sinclair 1400 units and it makes no difference what one i use
by Jacobartaylor
Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Lounge
Topic: Zx Spectrum 48k Noise
Replies: 12
Views: 15370

Zx Spectrum 48k Noise

I have recently dusted off my old rubber keyed ZX Spectrum 48k the machine has an issue 2 board with the resistor/ diode timing fix. I have also replaced the capacitors on the board and have converted the machine to output a composite video signal, however when i plug in the machine, i can hear this...