Repair & Schematics
ZX Spectrum 128
Power Circuit (ZX Spectrum 128)
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The ZX Spectrum 128 gets three power rails directly from the external power supply.
There are no internal power regulators.
The power brick should supply +5V, +12V and -12V to the system.
ZX Spectrum +2A Power Supply
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Start by checking with a multimeter that the power supply pins output those voltages, and when inserted it into the console, those voltages remain.
If the voltages drop once connected, check on the console for a short.
ZX Spectrum Power Supply Pinout
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Updated 20 Aug 2023
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