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| subtitle = Preserving the Legacy of Acorn’s BBC Micro Series: Model A, Model B, B+, Master and Beyond
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| text = The BBC Microcomputers category is under active development. Many pages may be missing schematics or service manuals. '''Contributions welcome!'''
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Welcome to the '''BBC Microcomputers''' category! Here you will find restoration, maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrade and modification guides for Acorn’s seminal BBC Micro line, including the Model A, Model B, B+, and the Master series.

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Each system includes:
* Comprehensive cleaning and maintenance procedures  
* Common fault diagnosis and repair workflows  
* Capacitor replacement and power‐rail protection guides  
* Memory and storage upgrade tutorials  
* Official service manuals and schematic references  

== 🖥️ BBC Micro Model A & Model B ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Memory Upgrade
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| [[BBC Micro Model A/B]] || [[BBC Micro Model A/B General Maintenance]] || [[BBC Micro Model A/B Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[BBC Micro Model A/B Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[BBC Micro Model A/B Memory Upgrade Guide]]
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''The Model A & B have been condensed as there is little difference in models except a memory upgrade in the Model B.''

== 🎨 BBC Micro Model B+ ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Disk Interface Guide
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| [[BBC Micro Model B+]] || [[BBC Micro B+ General Maintenance]] || [[BBC Micro B+ Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[BBC Micro B+ Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[BBC Micro B+ Disk Interface Upgrade]]
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== 🖥️ BBC Master Series ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Expansion & Storage
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| [[BBC Master 128]] || [[BBC Master 128 Maintenance Guide]] || [[BBC Master 128 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[BBC Master 128 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[BBC Master 128 Expansion & Disk Upgrade]]
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| [[BBC Master Compact]] || [[BBC Master Compact Maintenance]] || [[BBC Master Compact Troubleshooting]] || [[BBC Master Compact Capacitor Guide]] || [[BBC Master Compact Storage Mods]]
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| [[Acorn Master Turbo]] || [[Master Turbo Maintenance]] || [[Master Turbo Troubleshooting]] || [[Master Turbo Capacitor Replacement]] || [[Master Turbo Expansion Options]]
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== 🧪 Tools & Procedures ==
* '''[[Recommended Tools]]''' – Essential tools for BBC Micro electronics work  
* '''[[Capacitor Failure Symptoms]]''' – Identifying bad electrolytics on Acorn boards  
* '''[[Keyboard Membrane Replacement Guide]]''' – Steps to refurbish BBC Micro keypads  

== 📚 Service Manuals & Documentation ==
* [[:Category:BBC Micro Service Manuals|BBC Micro Service Manuals]]  
* [[:Category:BBC Micro Documentation|BBC Micro Documentation]]  

== 🔍 See Also ==
* '''[[List of BBC Micro Models]] [[Category:Acorn Computers]]'''
* [https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/index.php#bbc-micro RTC Forum – BBC Micro Section]  

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