The cause of poor loading performance from the +2 range of Spectrums is often due to stretching and wear of the tape mechanism drive belt.The old belts perished over time, particularly when stood unused for many years when they would often develop a "kink" where the belt rested unmoved over the capstan. This kink becomes a permanent feature in the belt causing it to jump when the drive is used again.
These square section belts are of identical design and size to the originals but made from modern, more resilient materials.
Replacement Key Bar - Fits all Spectrum +2 models
A common item to be damaged or bent on 20 year old spectrums
This is a refurbished cassette key mounting bar complete with circlip.
Replacement Door Spring - Fits all Spectrum +2 models
A common item to be damaged or even missing on 20 year old spectrums!
This is a replacement spring and screw for the door of any +2 Spectrum
Often seized and then quickly burned out when a +2 hasn't been used for 20+ years.
Fully tested an working replacement drive motor
In excellent condition, this power supply is new and unused "old stock". Because of its age it has been tested and the output voltage is correct and stable.
Can also be used for 16K, 48K, Spectrum+ and Spectrum+ 128, but not for the Spectrum +2A or +2B (black models)
In excellent condition, this power supply is new and unused "old stock". Because of its age it has been tested and all output voltages are correct and stable.
Power Supply Unit for the Spectrum +3
In its original condition with protective film still in place, this power supply is brand new (old stock).Due to its age however, it has been tested and output is stable and correct on all lines
In excellent condition, fully restored and tested.Out put is stable and correct on all lines
When anyone buys a Spectrum +3 these days the most common fault is a non-working drive.This is a complete service kit for the Spectrum +3 complete with new drive belt, head & drive motor capstan cleaning solution, capstan cleaning bud, shamois leather cleaning tool for the read/write head and full four page fully illustrated instruction manual. All you need (except basic tools) to service the drive of your +3 and restore it to full working condition. The manual is easy to read and understand with clear step by step photographs.
Disk Drive Repair Service for the Spectrum 3" Disk Drives
Disk drive service and repair package for those who do not have the knowledge, confidence or desire to open up their disk drive. Simply remove the drive from your Spectrum +3 and post to me.The cost of the service is £9.50 + the return postage (added at checkout) and includes full clean, repair, lubrication, belt replacement and testing. Turnaround time is usually within 5 days. If the drive cannot be repaired, then the £9.50 service cost will be fully re-funded. Click the Shopping Cart button and make your payment, then post your drive to my address (on the Contact page). Full instructions for removing the disk drive will be supplied if needed.
Fully restored, overhauled and serviced, the unit is in excellent condition and fully working.
Simply connects to the "Disk B:" edge connector of the +3 and comes complete with ribbon cable.Ideal way to add an extra drive to the Spectrum +3
This ribbon cables enables a Spectrum +3 owner to use the excellent Amstrad FD-1 and DDI-1 external 3" disk drives giving much more flexibilty for disk copying etc.
These are fully tested cables
Brand New RF Computer to Television Lead for any Sinclair Spectrum
These leads are not that easy to get hold of now and the "made up" versions tend to give a low quality or unreliable signal.
This lead is a 1.2M brand new, factory sealed lead and will give a clear and steady picture.
Works on the Sinclair Spectrum +3, +2A and +2B (black models) and gives high quality RGB picture and sound.
Please note this is not suitable for the Spectrum +2 (grey) or 128K models
10 Genuine New Maxell CF2 Disks for the Spectrum +3, Amstarad CPC or Amstrad PCW
These disks are genuine unused, "new - old stock" Maxell CF2 disks.Because of their age I have formatted them to test them and all are completely error free.
Formatted on a Spectrum +3, may need reformatting for other machines.
These disks are genuine but used Maxell or Amsoft disks which have been re-formatted, tested error free, re-labelled and are in excellent condition. Please note that the cases whilst giving increased protection, also increase the postage costs (particularly overseas buyers). The weight is 690g, twice that of uncased disks.
These disks are genuine but used Amsoft disks which have been re-formatted, tested, re-labelled and are in excellent condition.
These disks are genuine but used Maxell or Amsoft disks which have been re-formatted, tested error free, re-labelled and are in excellent condition.