I Bought 4 Sinclair ZX Spectrums - Let's try to fix them!

Sayaka's Digital Attic March 6, 2025
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Sponsored by PCBWay – check out their services at https://www.pcbway.com/ The first Spectrum is marked as 48k on the box, but it's actually a 16k! #pcbway #adv #zxspectrum 📌 Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sayakasdigitalattic/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SayakasDigitalAttic If you'd like to support my channel : Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SayakasDigitalAttic ⚠️My videos are based on my personal experience and should not be interpreted as tutorials. Do not attempt to replicate my actions without the guidance of an expert. ⚠️In this video, certain repair procedures involve handling internal power supply components, including high-capacity capacitors that may retain an electric charge. These operations can be hazardous for those without proper technical expertise and should not be replicated without specific training and appropriate safety measures. Do not attempt to repeat these actions without the supervision of an expert. If you buy something on Amazon using the links below, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🔗Things I use during my videos : Desoldering Station: https://amzn.to/40U7Xwe Thermal Paste: https://amzn.to/4a4zoGT Thermal Pad: https://amzn.to/4a9kpLH Compressed Air Blower: https://amzn.to/3Psp9Tc Hot Air Soldering Station: https://amzn.to/4h4RdYm Flux: https://amzn.to/3A1gT8I Isopropyl Alcohol: https://amzn.to/3U9BSgo Contact Cleaner: https://amzn.to/4f6Np7Z Solder: https://amzn.to/4dNhclj Electrolytic Capacitor 2200uF: https://amzn.to/40T7Ot0 Jumper Wire: https://amzn.to/3W9M8q1 Serial Cable: https://amzn.to/40jGyDL Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3Y8ddtH Compressed Air: https://amzn.to/3U4A1sX 3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit: https://amzn.to/4dM2Txs Breadboards: https://amzn.to/3BVWr9B Desoldering Braid: https://amzn.to/4iOiosg Fiberglass Pen: https://amzn.to/3DIMtcK Copper Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/40phYkM 🔗 Useful Sources for this video: https://spectrumforeveryone.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ZX-Spectrum-Service-Manual.pdf https://www.circuits-diy.com/4116-16k-video-ram-datasheet/ https://spectrumforeveryone.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ZXSpectrumIssue12-Schematics.pdf https://spectrumforeveryone.com/technical/zx-spectrum-ula-types/ https://rk.nvg.ntnu.no/sinclair/computers/zxspectrum/issues/issue1.htm https://jucetize.weebly.com/versioni5.html https://www.alessandrogrussu.it/zx/Spectrumpedia(English)-Volume1.pdf https://spectrumforeveryone.com/features/quickly-diagnose-48k-ram-failures-ninja-style/ https://hardware.speccy.org/reparar-i.html Chapters: 0:00 - 0:16 : Introduction and overview of the Spectrum collection 0:16 - 10:20 : Spectrum 48K unboxing, inspection and troubleshooting 10:20 - 18:25 : Spectrum Plus unboxing, user guide review and cassette loading issue 18:25 - 22:22 : Spectrum Plus 2 unboxing, basic programming test and cassette player check 22:22 - 26:30 : Spectrum Plus 3 unboxing, floppy drive inspection/repair, and final system testing 26:30 - 27:03 : Outro Hall of the Mountain King by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1200072 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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