Editing Category:Sinclair Computers

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| subtitle = Preserving the Legacy of British Home Computing: ZX80, ZX81, Spectrum and More
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Welcome to the '''Sinclair Computers''' category! This section focuses on the restoration, maintenance, upgrades, and historical documentation of systems developed by Sinclair Research Ltd, including the groundbreaking ZX series and early British microcomputers.
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Each system features:
* System-specific maintenance and cleaning guides
* Common faults and repair procedures
* Upgrade and modification resources
* Technical documentation and schematics

== 🖥️ Sinclair ZX80 ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide 
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| [[Sinclair ZX80]] || [[Sinclair ZX80 General Maintenance]] || [[Sinclair ZX80 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Sinclair ZX80 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] 
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== 🖥️ Sinclair ZX81 ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Memory Upgrades
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| [[Sinclair ZX81]] || [[Sinclair ZX81 General Maintenance]] || [[Sinclair ZX81 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Sinclair ZX81 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Sinclair ZX81 Memory Upgrade Guide]]
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== 🎨 Sinclair ZX Spectrum (16K / 48K / +) ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Keyboard Repair 
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| [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum]]|| [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum General Maintenance]] || [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[Sinclair ZX Spectrum Keyboard Membrane Repair]]
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== 🖥️ ZX Spectrum +2 / +3 ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting !! Capacitor Guide !! Disk Drive Maintenance
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| [[ZX Spectrum +2]] || [[ZX Spectrum +2 General Maintenance]] || [[ZX Spectrum +2 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[ZX Spectrum +2 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[ZX Spectrum +2 Floppy Drive Maintenance]]
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| [[ZX Spectrum +3]] || [[ZX Spectrum +3 General Maintenance]] || [[ZX Spectrum +3 Troubleshooting Guide]] || [[ZX Spectrum +3 Capacitor Replacement Guide]] || [[ZX Spectrum +3 Floppy Drive Maintenance]]
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== 🔧 Other Sinclair Models ==
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! Model !! Maintenance !! Troubleshooting 
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| [[Sinclair QL]] || [[Sinclair QL General Maintenance]] || [[Sinclair QL Troubleshooting Guide]]
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| [[ZX Interface 1/2]] || [[ZX Interface Maintenance]] || [[ZX Interface Troubleshooting]]
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== 🧪 Tools & Procedures ==
* '''[[Recommended Tools]]''' – Must-have tools for repairing vintage Sinclair machines.
* '''[[Capacitor Failure Symptoms]]''' – How to identify bad capacitors before failure.
* '''[[Sinclair ZX Spectrum Keyboard Membrane Repair|Keyboard Repair Guide (Rubber Dome)]]''' – Covers ZX Spectrum-style keyboard membranes.

== 📦 Related Resources ==
* [[:Category:Repair Guides]] – General-purpose repair documentation.
* [[:Category:Service Manuals]] – Official and third-party service materials for Sinclair systems.
* [[:Category:Capacitor Replacement Guides]] – All capacitor guides in one place.

== 🔍 See Also ==
* '''[[List of Sinclair Computers]]'''
* '''[https://forum.retrotechcollection.com/index.php#sinclair-computers.14 RTC Forum – Sinclair Community Section]'''
* [[:Category:Vintage Computers]]

[[Category:Vintage Computers]]