Category:Sinclair Computers
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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.
Each system features:
- System-specific maintenance and cleaning guides
- Common faults and repair procedures
- Upgrade and modification resources
- Technical documentation and schematics
🖥️ Sinclair ZX80
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Capacitor Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair ZX80 | Sinclair ZX80 General Maintenance | Sinclair ZX80 Troubleshooting Guide | Sinclair ZX80 Capacitor Replacement Guide |
🖥️ Sinclair ZX81
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Capacitor Guide | Memory Upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinclair ZX81 | Sinclair ZX81 General Maintenance | Sinclair ZX81 Troubleshooting Guide | Sinclair ZX81 Capacitor Replacement Guide | Sinclair ZX81 Memory Upgrade Guide |
🎨 Sinclair ZX Spectrum (16K / 48K / +)
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting | Capacitor Guide | Keyboard Repair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
🖥️ ZX Spectrum +2 / +3
[edit | edit source]🔧 Other Sinclair Models
[edit | edit source]| Model | Maintenance | Troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|
| Sinclair QL | Sinclair QL General Maintenance | Sinclair QL Troubleshooting Guide |
| ZX Interface 1/2 | ZX Interface Maintenance | ZX Interface Troubleshooting |
🧪 Tools & Procedures
[edit | edit source]- Recommended Tools – Must-have tools for repairing vintage Sinclair machines.
- Capacitor Failure Symptoms – How to identify bad capacitors before failure.
- Keyboard Repair Guide (Rubber Dome) – Covers ZX Spectrum-style keyboard membranes.
📦 Related Resources
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]Pages in category "Sinclair Computers"
The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
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- Sinclair ZX Spectrum
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum General Maintenance
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum Keyboard Membrane Repair
- Sinclair ZX Spectrum Troubleshooting Guide
- Sinclair ZX80
- Sinclair ZX80 Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX80 General Maintenance
- Sinclair ZX80 Troubleshooting Guide
- Sinclair ZX81
- Sinclair ZX81 Capacitor Replacement Guide
- Sinclair ZX81 General Maintenance
- Sinclair ZX81 Troubleshooting Guide