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Spare parts for Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and more!

Parts for Sinclair Spectrum Keyboards

Keyboard related spares. (Please note I don't sell Spectrum Plus membranes because they are so hit-and-miss - you can read more about them here. I do sell membranes for rubber key Spectrums as they are problem-free)

Products:

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Backing Plate (black plastic type) for Spectrum Plus Keyboard

Black Plastic Backing Plate for Spectrum Plus Keyboard

Black plastic version of the backing plate often used in the Samsung-made Spectrum Plus
Supplied with screws

Backing plate (metal type) for Spectrum Plus keyboard

Metal backing plate for Spectrum Plus keyboard

Metal plate in good clean condition (may be brass or zinc coloured)
Supplied with original card (or sometimes plastic) insulation layer and screws

Bubble Mat for Spectrum Plus Keyboard

Original, used part.
May show age-yellowing but clean and undamaged (worn mats usually result in sunken keys)

New faceplate for rubber key Spectrum

A newly manufactured close copy of the original faceplate - standard matte black
Comes with peel-off 3M brand double-sided tape pre-applied to underside, isopropyl-alcohol prep wipes, a plastic wedge to help cleanly remove the original faceplate and instructions.
A sticky-stuff removal pen (for cleaning up residue from original faceplate) is available here if required.

Four new rubber feet for ZX Spectrum

With 3M brand double-sided tape attached ready for application.
Sold in packs of four.
Also fits Sinclair UK1400 PSU, Interface1/2, Microdrive, ZX81

An original internal reset switch for Spectrum+ (used)

As used in the Spectrum+ (soldered across capacitor C27 - or at the provided pads on issue 6 motherboards)
Tested, working.

Spectrum (and ZX81) Keyboard membrane connector

5 way type (left side)
Brand new

Spectrum (and ZX81) Keyboard membrane connector

8 way type (right side)
Brand new

Keyboard Membrane for ZX Spectrum (rubber key)

New keyboard membrane for rubber key Sinclair ZX Spectrum

A broken keyboard membrane is one of the most common faults found with Spectrums - the original membrane age-hardens and cracks across the contact tracks meaning whole rows (or columns) of keys no longer work.
This membrane is a brand new, high quality replacement for the rubber key Spectrum.
Fitting instructions and a plastic wedge to aid removal of the faceplate are included.
A sticky-stuff removal pen (for cleaning up residue on/from faceplate) is available here if required.

Spare keys for Spectrum+ (Colour Grade 1 - 1.5 : whitest grade)

Used but clean and undamaged key caps (not worn shiny). Plungers supplied except for Caps shift and Enter - those are available separately on this page. Space bars - if avaialable - are listed separately (at the bottom of this page).

Keys currently available (one of each)

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BREAK

DELETE

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ENTER

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Caps-Sh

Sym-Sh

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Sym-Sh

Note: The lettering on the Spectrum Plus keys does yellow over time. To help match your keyboard, I have separated the spare keys I have for sale into various colour grades (see this diagram for a guide). These particular keys I'd rate as as colour grade 1-1.5 in my comparison chart (as white as it gets for 2nd hand keys really)

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

Spare keys for Spectrum+ (Colour Grade 2 - light cream)

As above but grade 2 - the white lettering has aged to a light cream colour (See this diagram for a guide)

Keys currently available (one of each)

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I.Vid

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Caps-Sh

CapL

Caps-Sh

Sym-Sh

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Sym-Sh

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

Spare keys for Spectrum+ (Colour Grade 3 - obvious yellowing)

As above but grade 3 - the (originally) white lettering shows obvious yellowing. (See this diagram for a guide)

Keys currently available (one of each) :

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CAPS

CapL

SYM

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SYM

Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!

Membrane cable clamp for Spectrum+ Left side (used)

Used for clamping down the membrane tails in the Spectrum+ case
Includes 2 new screws
Good condition
This is the smaller clamp for the left side

Membrane cable clamp for Spectrum+ Right side (used)

Used for clamping down the membrane tails in the Spectrum+ case
Includes 2 new screws
Good condition
This is the larger clamp for the right side

Membrane cable clamp screw - new

New replacement screw for the clamps that hold down the membrane tails in the Spectrum+ case
Sold individually.

Metal support bar for Spectrum Plus Space key

Clean and not rusted

Plunger For Spectrum Plus Caps Shift Key

Caps shift plunger for Spectrum Plus Keyboard

White "Caps shift" key plunger
Clean and undamaged
Can also be used in Samsung cases too, but ideally buy the black plunger for these cases instead

Plunger For Spectrum Plus Caps Shift Key (Black, Samsung)

Caps shift plunger for Spectrum Plus Keyboard (Black Samsung Type)

Samsung Black "Caps Shift" key plunger
Clean and undamaged
Only for use in Samsung cases (ie: those with black plungers) - will bind in white plunger cases.

Plunger For Spectrum Plus Enter Key (white)

Enter plunger for Spectrum Plus Keyboard

White "Enter" key plunger
Clean and undamaged
Can also be used in Samsung cases, but ideally buy a black plunger for these instead.

Plunger For Spectrum Plus Enter Key - Black, Samsung

Enter plunger for Spectrum Plus Keyboard (Black Samsung type)

A black Samsung "Enter" key plunger from Spectrum Plus keyboard
Clean and undamaged
Only for use in Samsung cases (ie: those with black plungers) - will bind in the other cases.

Plungers For Spectrum Plus Keyboard (pack of 10) Black / Samsung

Pack of 10 keyboard plungers for Spectrum Plus (Black - Samsung)

Black (Samsung) plungers
Clean and undamaged
These are for the standard key types (IE: everything but Caps Shift and Enter, these types are listed separately)

Plungers For Spectrum Plus Keyboard (pack of 10) White

Pack of 10 keyboard plungers for Spectrum Plus (White)

White Plungers
Clean and undamaged
These are for the standard key types (IE: everything but Caps Shift and Enter, these types are listed separately)

Rubber Keyboard Mat For Sinclair Spectrum (early type)

Rubber Keyboard Mat - Earlier Type (Used)

An original rubber keyboard mat in good condition. It is clean, all print is intact and there are no splits.

This version is the earlier type: These have cut-outs for the faceplates that use brass tabs to hold them in place and the keys usually appear slightly more rounded than the later versions. A comparison picture can be found here.

Rubber Keyboard Mat For Sinclair Spectrum (later type)

Rubber Keyboard Mat - Later type (Used)

An original Sinclair rubber keyboard mat in good condition. It is clean, all print is intact and there are no splits.

This version is the later type: The keys have a squarer appearance (an example / comparison picture can be found here) Usually, these do not have the cut-outs for faceplates that have brass tabs, though the notches can simply be made with a craft knife if necessary - both versions fit.

Shim for Spectrum Plus keyboard tails - narrow side

Shim for Spectrum Plus keyboard tails - Narrow (left) Side

A small thin piece of material that was sometimes placed below the keyboard membrane tail clamps on the Spectrum Plus (so that greater pressure could be applied, giving a better connection where there 3 layers meet)
This shim is for the left (narrow tai) side.

Shim for Spectrum Plus keyboard tails - wide side

Shim for Spectrum Plus keyboard tails - Wide (right) Side

A small thin piece of material that was sometimes placed below the keyboard membrane tail clamps on the Spectrum Plus (so that greater pressure could be applied, giving a better connection where there 3 layers meet)
This shim is for the right (wide tai) side.