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Repair and maintenance tips

Practical guides to looking after an Amiga or a Spectrum: what to check before switching on, the typical faults of each model and how to avoid them.

These guides are for information. Working on old electronics carries risks: do it at your own risk, with the machine unplugged, and never open power supplies or CRT monitors. If in doubt, bring the machine to us.

  1. Keyboards09Faulty keyboards: membranes, ribbons and cleaningKeys that don't respond are among the most frequent faults in both families. On the Spectrum it is almost always the membrane; on the Amiga, dirt or worn contacts.Difficulty: Take care⏱ 1 h