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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Plastic insulation sheet for Spectrum Plus keyboard
- For use with the metal backing plates (this is not the thick backing plate)
- An original salvaged item in good condition
Black Plastic Backing Plate for Spectrum Plus Keyboard
- Black plastic version of the backing plate often used in the Samsung-made Spectrum Plus
- This type of backing plate, being made of plastic does not require an insulating sheet
- Requires 10 x 8mm screws for attachment, available separately below if needed.
Plastic Backing Plate for Spectrum Plus Keyboard
- Flat plastic version of the backing plate used in the Spectrum Plus
- May be white or grey in colour
- Required 10 x 8mm screws for attachment, available below if required.
Metal backing plate (gold colour metal) for Spectrum Plus keyboard
- Metal plate in good clean condition
- Does NOT include the insulation sheet which is required for correct operation (see above for availabilty)
- Requires 10 x 6mm screws for attachment, available below if required.
Metal backing plate (grey colour) for Spectrum Plus keyboard
- Metal plate in good clean condition
- Does NOT include the insulation sheet which is required for correct operation (see above for availabilty)
- Requires 10 x 6mm screws for attachment, available below if required.
Pack of 10 - 6mm backplate screw for Spectrum+ keyboard
- For Spectrum plus keyboards that have a thin metal backing plate
Pack of 10 8mm backplate screws for Spectrum+ keyboard
- For Spectrum plus keyboards that have a thick plastic backing plate
Bubble Mat for Spectrum Plus or Toastrack Keyboard
- Original, used part.
- May show age-yellowing but clean and undamaged (worn mats usually result in sunken / slow to rise keys)
Double-sided tape kit to reattach the Spectrum's faceplate
- 4 strips of 3M brand double-sided tape cut to the appropriate sizes for replacing the original adhesive used to hold down the Spectrum's faceplate (apart from the early models that had brass tabs for this).
- Includes an alchohol swab to prepare the surfaces (note: to actually remove the old tape residue you'll need label cleaner / sticky stuff remover - I also have that listed here.)
- Instructions are included.
Four new feet for rubber key ZX Spectrum
- High quality black silicone rubber (not cheap neoprene) - does not leave marks on surfaces.
- Approx size 13mm x 9.2mm x 2.5 mm
- 3M brand double-sided tape attached ready for application.
- Sold in packs of four.
- For rubber-key Spectrum and its PSU, Sinclair ZX81, Interface1/2 and Microdrive.
Original Rubber Keyboard Mat (Later type)
- Original Sinclair rubber keyboard mat in used but good condition - minimal yellowing, the print is intact and there are no splits.
- This version is the later type: The keys have a more angular appearance than the earlier versions and the material is thicker/more robust (an example / comparison picture can be found here)
- Fits any rubber key Spectrum, however these later types usually do not have the cut-outs for faceplates that have brass tabs but the notches can simply be made with a craft knife if desired.
Keyboard membrane for rubber key Sinclair ZX Spectrum
- 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.
- If needed, I have some sticky stuff remover pens in the tools section (to clean up the case etc) and replacement double-sided tape strips listed above.
Keyboard membrane connector - 5 way type (Left side)
- For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
- Brand new
Keyboard membrane connector - 8 way type (right side)
- For original Spectrum, ZX81 and "Toastrack" 128
- Brand new
Spare keys for Spectrum+ / Toastrack 128 (Colour Grade 1 : 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 - will be listed separately (at the bottom of this page).
Keys currently available (one of each)
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ExtMode |
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Enter |
Caps-Sh |
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Caps-Sh |
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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 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+ / Toastrack 128 (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). Note: Space bars are listed separately when available.
T.Vid |
I.Vid |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
BREAK |
Delete |
Graph |
Q |
W |
E |
R |
T |
Y |
U |
I |
O |
P |
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ExtMode |
Edit |
A |
S |
D |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
L |
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Enter |
Caps-Sh |
CapL |
Z |
X |
C |
V |
B |
N |
M |
. |
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Caps-Sh |
Sym-Sh |
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" |
< |
> |
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^ |
v |
, |
Sym-Sh |
Please specify which key you require in the Special Instructions box during checkout - thanks!
Spare keys for Spectrum+ / Toastrack 128 (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). Note: Space bars are listed separately when available.
T.Vid |
I.Vid |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
0 |
BREAK
|
Delete |
Gr |
Q |
W |
E |
R |
T |
Y |
U |
I |
O |
P |
|
ExtMode |
Edit |
A |
S |
D |
F |
G |
H |
J |
K |
L |
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Enter
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CAPS-sh |
CapL |
Z |
X |
C |
V |
B |
N |
M |
. |
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caps-sh
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SYM |
; |
" |
< |
> |
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^ |
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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 (~7.5mm long, like those used by Samsung - if you prefer the original shorter type please see below for availablity)
- 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 (~7.5mm long, like those used by Samsung - if you prefer the original shorter types, please below for availabilty)
- 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
- At ~7.5mm length these are the same size as the screws used in the Samsung produced Spectrum+ (In other Spectrum+ models slightly shorter screws were used but they didn't bind very deeply and could easily strip the threads. These screws are fine for all Spectrum Pluses / Toastracks but if you need the original short screws they'll be listed below if available).
- Sold individually - may be black or silver.
Metal Badge from Spectrum+ Case (Grade A)
- Original metal badge from Spectrum+ case in "Grade A" (as new) condition
- Fresh double-sided tape applied, ready to peel and apply.
- This is the earlier type badge (non-Samsung) which has an enamelled look to the paint.
Metal support bar for Spectrum Plus Space 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
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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 by the clamp, 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 (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 by the clamp, giving a better connection where there 3 layers meet)
- This shim is for the right (wide tai) side.
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