Sinclair ZX Spectrum Keyboard Face Plates

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One of the main repairs anyone ever needs make to a Sinclair ZX Spectrum is to replace the keyboard membrane after some of the keys fail.

The main problem with replacing the keyboard membrane on the original rubber key Sinclair ZX Spectrum (both the 16K and 48K models), is that to get at the keyboard membrane, you need to carefully lever off the metal facing plate (or keyboard membrane) which surrounds the rubber keys.  This plate is generally glued to the top of the ZX Spectrum (although some later models incorporated metal clips to hold it in place).  As a result, lifting the plate can lead to it being bent or dented.

The plate also has the Sinclair four stripe logo and several of the keywords emblazoned on it - these are subject to wear and can easily get scratched or fade.

As a result, we are currently investigating the possibility of getting a batch of replacement face plates made - the cost is unknown, as it will depend largely on the quantity which we have produced.

We are therefore asking at this stage, for people to register their interest in getting some of these face plates made, by leaving their details on the guestbook below.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.