Sinclair ZX Spectrum Service Manual 
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6.2 NO VIDEO 
6.2.1 No video    
Change IC1 
Check TR1 and TR2 
6.2.2 No video after ULA changed    
Visually check IC1 and socket 
Check for shorting between C65 and R53 
Carry out Power Supply Unit check 
6.2.3 No +5V input    
Check voltage drop across R64 
Check +5V regulator O/P and +9V regulator I/P 
Check PWR socket not shorted 
Check power unit 
6.2.4 No VIDEO INPUT at IC14 pin 12   
Check waveform at IC14 pin 13. If correct check TR1 and TR2 
Check waveforms at IC1 pins 15, 16 and 17 
 
If correct check VR1, VR2 (Issue 1 and Issue 2 boards) 
Change IC1 
If +5V and Video Input correct, change modulator.