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by wmh71
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Wires!
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Re: Wires!

Cristian wrote:QL-LEDs.jpg
Thank you :D
by wmh71
Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:05 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Wires!
Replies: 12
Views: 4860

Wires!

Hi, decided to take the case of to check it before the big switch on and some wires spear to be free! They are possibly for the led etc. 1 white, 1red, 1 grey and 3 black. They spear to fit a socket that pushes in to connect them. Is there a diagram to tell me what goes where? Many thanks
by wmh71
Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:34 am
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: First power up
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

Re: First power up

I 100% back Tobias here. Do you plan to use a monitor or plug it into a TV? If a TV, will you use UHF aerial cable or a SCART lead? Tv at first, I have a few spectrum Aerial cables, so assume they will do? If not I have a monitor, but it has a video input so not sure if I can get an adapter for it....
by wmh71
Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: The Welcome Area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 5203

Re: Hello

I’m from the UK, Dorset Aha! Planet Dorset, I have visited there and loved it. Welcome to the QL world - what are you interested in doing/learning with your new found QL? Cheers, Norm. Well, I’ve always been a spectrum user, but I remember when the ql came out thinking I’d like one of those. Took a...
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 8:04 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: First power up
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

Re: First power up

Put it in a dry and warm place for a week, then simply power it on. (At least if it doesn't rattle when shaken) If it works after the first 10 seconds, fine (it probably won't completely work). If it doesn't, quickly switch it off, then come back to us for tips on repair. There are computers out th...
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: The Welcome Area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 5203

Re: Hello

Cristian wrote:Werlcome back to QL universe! From which planet do you come from?
I’m from the UK, Dorset
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: First power up
Replies: 7
Views: 3041

First power up

Hello, just got my hands on a ql and it’s been in a damp, cold shed for a few years. What do I need to before powering it up? And what checks etc I should do?
Many thanks
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:25 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Ql key
Replies: 3
Views: 3062

Re: Ql key

RWAP wrote:I have plenty of spare key tops (and the small plastic pillars) as well as other keyboard parts (LEDs, back plates, rubber mats and membranes).

I charge £1 for a keytop (with matching pillar) and postage
Perfect, sorry I’m new to the forum so please let me know how to sort payment etc.
Thank you
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:55 am
Forum: The Welcome Area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 7
Views: 5203

Hello

Hi, just picked up a ql from a garage sale and hopefully going to revive it :D
by wmh71
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:16 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Ql key
Replies: 3
Views: 3062

Ql key

Hi, can any help I have a missing 5 key on my ql?
Thank you