Sinclair Spectrum

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The famous ZX Spectrum from Sinclair Research introduced in 1982


For more information, see this article's corresponding Wikipedia page: ZX Spectrum.
Sinclair Spectrum
Preliminary Information
Release Year 1982
Leak Risk Medium
Batteries None
Mounting Technology Through Hole, Sockets
Capacitor Types Aluminum Electrolytic, Ceramic, Polymer
Destructive Entry No

Known Issues

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Disassembly Notes

A Spectrum 48K is easy to disassemble:

Remove the five screws from the back. Carefully open the case then lift the front edge you will see the keyboard connections to the motherboard, ease these connections out because they are easily damaged. Note that if the Keyboard is the original it is likely to be non-functional.

Original Parts

Spectrum motherboard Issue 2.

Picture of Sinclair Spectrum issue 2 motherboard showing capacitor positions and values
Sinclair Spectrum issue 2 motherboard capacitors

Note the reversed polarity on the silk screen for capacitor C46.

Capacitor Specifications and Footprint Information
Qty Capacitance Voltage Mount Diameter/Size Height Temp Type Brand Series
C25,C28,C44,C47,C50,C65 6 22 µF 16 Axial 4.8 mm Dia. 12 mm 85 °C Aluminum Electrolytic Gelec
C27,C46 2 1 µF 50 Axial 4.8 mm Dia. 12 mm 85 °C Aluminum Electrolytic Gelec
C44,C45 2 100 µF 16 Axial 6.5 mm Dia. 16 mm 85 °C Aluminum Electrolytic Gelec

Replacement Parts

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Capacitors
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If parts are not available or different selection is preferred, you can use the values in the Original Parts section to perform a parametric search.

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