Introducing myself - I broke my spectrum

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Spurtus
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Introducing myself - I broke my spectrum

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Hi

Fixing up broken Spectrums - at least that was my plan - got an 'issue 2' Speccy working last night after much time of enjoying the life that it had I managed to short circuit something on the board with my multi-mete.

Now all I've got is static on the RF video out...

I wasn't aware of which component I touched when it gave up - but I guess I've learnt a lesson - I didn't realise they would be so sensitive! :(

Any ideas what I could possibly have fried? - voltages OK on 7805 voltages regulator & RAM.

Best Regards,
Spurtus.
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1024MAK
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Re: Introducing myself - I broke my spectrum

Post by 1024MAK »

Hello and welcome to our forum Spurtus!

:D :D :D

I hope you enjoy the forum :D

It’s generally a good idea to post problems in the appropriate forum section. So I will copy part of your post to the ZX Spectrum Hardware section.

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