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So I picked up a 48k Spectrum off ebay, hooked it up and I can get to the start screen fine but then nothing. I thought just pressing any key should take me away from it but I can't get a single key to work.
I understand the membranes are a common fault with the keyboards, but if that was the problem shouldn't some keys still work?
Also, if it is the membrane, if I send it back and just buy another am I likely to have problems again? It's in good nick otherwise, boxed, and I got it for a good price, so while I'm a little unhappy it was advertised as working, if I'm gonna have to buy a new membrane anyway it may aswell repair this one.
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>>3834046
If all the connections for either rows or columns are broken you could see that. It could also be a problem with the ULA. Either way you bought something sold as working and it doesn't work. If you up for fixing it ask the seller if he's willing to give you a partial refund if you open it up and work out what it's going to cost to fix. If not send the fucker back. You could spend more money fixing it than it's worth.
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The membrane it's rotten and when it rots hairline cracks appear at the connector level and the entire keyboard stops working (at least my case it was). As soon as you try to pull out it will disintegrate, don't try to fix it cutting the ribbon, is not going to work.
Happened with my QL and my 48k, it's normal and probably it's going to happen to other sinclairs unless they have been properly stored as it's an age issue.
Ask for a partial refund and buy another one in sellmyretro.
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>>3834046
Always wanted one
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