Sinclair ZX Spectrum Service Manual 
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4.5.3 Board Issue 3: 
This  allows  OKI  ICs  to  be  used  in  place  of  TI  4532.  Again,  all  ICs  must  be  of  the  same  designation. 
Appropriate links (2) must be fitted in the grid located on the board between the edge connector and the 
`mic` jack socket. Again, the extra memory is obtained by plugging in 4 logic ICs and eight memory ICs. 
4.6 HITACHI VS NEC ROM 
During manufacture, wiring links are selected and inserted in the board according to whether a Hitachi or 
NEC ROM is used. These links are marked `H` and `N` as appropriate and are located as follows: 
•  Board Issue 1 - between the ROM and the heatsink 
•  Board Issue 2 - beneath the raised portion of the heatsink 
•  Board Issue 3 - adjacent to the loudspeaker 
Clearly, if the ROM is changed for one of a different make, then these links must be changed as well.