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Connectors / Sockets  for ZX81 Motherboard

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24 pin DIL socket

24 pin DIL IC Socket

  • As used in the Commodore 64 for the Basic, Kernal and Character ROM chips.
  • Two of these placed end-to-end will replace a 48-pin DIL socket such as that for the ULA in the Spectrum 128
Price: £ 0.35   Add to cart. (15 in stock)
40 Pin DIL Socket

40 Pin DIL Chip Socket

  • As used for Z80 (and ULA on Spectrum 16/48) , CPC464 and the CPU, VIC-II, CIAs on Commodore 64
Price: £ 0.42   Add to cart. (74 in stock)
Ear / Mic socket

Ear / Mic connector

The mic / ear sockets on the Spectrum (and ZX81) can become loose / corroded over the years making tape connection intermitent.

  • Brand new direct replacement socket.
  • Also used in the "Toastrack" 128 and for Power-in / Ear / Mic in the ZX81
Price: £ 1.75   Add to cart. (11 in stock)
Keyboard membrane PCB connector 5 way

Keyboard membrane connector - 5 way type (Left side)

  • For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
  • Brand new
Price: £ 0.85   Add to cart. (22 in stock)
Keyboard membrane PCB connector 8 way

Keyboard membrane connector - 8 way type (right side)

  • For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
  • Brand new 
Price: £ 0.99   Add to cart. (24 in stock)