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[[File:ZX80_PCB_Top.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sinclair ZX80 Mainboard (Issue 2)]]
[[File:ZX80_PCB_Top.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Sinclair ZX80 Mainboard (Issue 2)]]


== 🧾 Board Revisions ==
== Board Revisions ==
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! Revision !! PCB Markings !! Notable Differences !! Common Issues
! Revision !! PCB Markings !! Notable Differences !! Common Issues
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== 🔌 Power Supply & Regulator Care ==
== Power Supply & Regulator Care ==
The ZX80 uses a simple linear power supply:
The ZX80 uses a simple linear power supply:
* '''PSU Part:''' Sinclair 9V DC Adapter (center negative)
* '''PSU Part:''' Sinclair 9V DC Adapter (center negative)
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* '''C1, C2, C3:''' Logic supply filtering
* '''C1, C2, C3:''' Logic supply filtering


== 🔋 Capacitor Replacement Table ==
== Capacitor Replacement Table ==
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! Position !! Value !! Voltage !! Notes !! Series/Type
! Position !! Value !! Voltage !! Notes !! Series/Type
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== Voltage & Clock Test Points ==
== Voltage & Clock Test Points ==
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! Test Point !! IC/Pin !! Expected Value (±Tolerance)
! Test Point !! IC/Pin !! Expected Value (±Tolerance)
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== 🧰 Essential Tools ==
== Essential Tools ==
* Antistatic wrist strap & mat
* Antistatic wrist strap & mat
* Multimeter (with continuity and voltage)
* Multimeter (with continuity and voltage)
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* Isopropyl alcohol & brush (for cleaning)
* Isopropyl alcohol & brush (for cleaning)


== 🧹 Preventive Maintenance Checklist ==
== Preventive Maintenance Checklist ==
# Power off and unplug the unit.
# Power off and unplug the unit.
# Discharge static and open the case.
# Discharge static and open the case.
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# Reassemble and test operation.
# Reassemble and test operation.


== 🛑 Common Faults & Quick Checks ==
== Common Faults & Quick Checks ==
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! Symptom !! Likely Cause !! Quick Check
! Symptom !! Likely Cause !! Quick Check
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== 🔄 Troubleshooting Flowcharts ==
== Troubleshooting Flowcharts ==
# '''No Power'''
# '''No Power'''
## → Check PSU output (9V)   
## → Check PSU output (9V)