In this video I am demonstrating how to overhaul the Cassette Drive on the ZX Spectrum +2 (grey) issue 3 computer.

Before we start, I would like to apologise for the picture quality of this clip; this was due to me trying out a new video camera!

I had initially intended to do a simple recap of the drive as the capacitors are at least 36 years old!

I stumbled across this great link whilst researching what I should be looking for.

Servicing your +2's Datacorder - Spectrum for Everyone

It also had loads of information about other modifications I could do to the drive.

In the video, I will show how to

Recap the PCB

Change the drive belts

Clean the tape heads

Modify the PCB to include external components found on later models of the +2

And prevent the grounding problem that can occur when the screws holding the PCB to the chassis of the drive become corroded.

For this mod you will need the following components

2 X 1µF 50V electrolytic capacitors
1 X 10µF 25V electrolytic capacitor
1 X 22µF 25V electrolytic capacitor
1 X 100µF 25V electrolytic capacitor
1 X 470µF 10V electrolytic capacitor
1 X 10nF ceramic disc capacitor
Small piece of equipment wire
Replacement belt pack

Tools required are

Soldering Iron
De-Soldering tool
Cutters
Pliers
Screwdriver

Miscellaneous Items (which were helpful but not necessary)
Scalpel
Isopropyl Alcohol
Toothbrush
Cotton buds
Air Duster

More details about this mod can be found in my blog

Alleged-geek.blogspot.com

If you have any questions about this mod, please feel free to leave a comment or email me directly at

Alleged_geek@aol.com

Any feedback, good or bad would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks again for watching

Best regards,

Alleged-Geek

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