Thread: Zx81
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Old 20th Mar 2020, 12:17 am   #104
John Earland
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Default Re: Zx81

Thank you for that-I think I might need to replace the caps. I have noticed a couple of things now:

1. The ZX81 performs well at first but after a while the picture distorts (pictures attached)
2. After the distortion the computer switches itself off whenever you press a key. So for instance when I unplug and plug the psu back in I get the ‘K’ display. When I press a key, Sat P, the picture goes blank and I either have to reboot or sometimes it resets itself.
3. I’ve tried 3 different TVs-crt and 2 lcds -same issue
4. I’ve tried two separate psu’s and with difference
5. The picture quality on the lcds is not as sharp as I would expect- the ZX Spectrum by contrast was very sharp. Same modification as on the ZX81.

This all occurs after the computer has been on for about 20 mins or so. I would appreciate any thoughts you might have.
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