ZX Spectrum Issue 3 Repair – Fixing “Mellow Yellow” with Classic DRAM and Colour Circuit Surgery

Join me as I bring a classic ZX Spectrum 48K Issue 3 back to life in this satisfying retro repair session! This vintage machine, nicknamed Mellow Yellow, suffered from display issues caused by a faulty ceramic capacitor near TR8 and a failed DRAM chip at IC17. Watch the full video to see the full diagnosis, repair process, and successful restoration. Perfect for Spectrum fans, retro computing enthusiasts, and anyone who loves seeing 80s tech revived.

This episode is sponsored by the lovely PCBWay!