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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.
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