Amstrad CPC 6128 new keyboard membranes

HigashiJun · 13:44, 09 October 22

Sorry if this information was already posted somewhere on the forum, but I think it's worth mentioning it.

If you are looking for new membranes for your CPCs keyboards, there's a German company selling them on their website for a good price:

https://www.sintech-shop.de/tastaturfolie-keyboard-membrane-fuer-amstrad-schneider-cpc-6128-neu-produziert/a-10822

They also ship worldwide, so nobody is omitted.

Cheers.

robcfg · 14:27, 09 October 22

That's excellent news, thanks for sharing it!

HigashiJun · 09:44, 10 October 22

Quote from: robcfg on 14:27, 09 October 22That's excellent news, thanks for sharing it!

I have ordered one for me and really hope it will be delivered soon.

GUNHED · 19:22, 12 October 22

They are expensive. A 1 MB RAM expansion for 6128plus is more cheap. But nevertheless I eventually need to get one. 20 years ago I did buy 3x CPC6128 on ebay for that money (including shipping).

HigashiJun · 10:45, 13 October 22

Quote from: GUNHED on 19:22, 12 October 22They are expensive. A 1 MB RAM expansion for 6128plus is more cheap. But nevertheless I eventually need to get one. 20 years ago I did buy 3x CPC6128 on ebay for that money (including shipping).

Sure I don't have to pay the European VAT here in Japan, so the total price is not so high for me even with shipping fees included.

GUNHED · 15:57, 14 October 22

Back the day in the states in LA the tax was around 3,5%.
But in slave-driver-EU it's 1/5 of the price of the final product!

HigashiJun · 07:19, 15 October 22

We had a VAT of 3% here in Japan, then 5%, and now we have 8% for food and 10% for other stuff.

GUNHED · 14:21, 15 October 22

Not getting better sadly...

Today I received my CPC6128 membrane, it was packed in U shape, but I hope it's fine. The coming days I will integrate it into my keyboard and keep you updated about my experiences.

TotO · 14:25, 15 October 22

Just hope the postman will not insert the parcel into your mail box by bending it. $:-\$

GUNHED · 14:26, 15 October 22

It was bent inside the box, in U shape, but thanks CPC gods not folded. (Damn English language!). You know what I mean.

TotO · 14:56, 15 October 22

Hehe

rexbeng · 16:34, 15 October 22

Quote from: GUNHED on 14:26, 15 October 22but thanks CPC gods not folded.

I assure you that Axelay and I had absolutely nothing to do with that. I am happy you were fortunate though!

HigashiJun · 00:27, 16 October 22

Mine should be delivered tomorrow.

I hope it won't be damaged and/or folded...

HigashiJun · 11:46, 16 October 22

It finally arrived today.

U-shape packed as GUNHED wrote, but not damaged.

If I have time tomorrow, I will install it in the 6128.

HigashiJun · 12:11, 17 October 22

Ok, so had some time today to install the new membrane.

Here are some pictures:

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Everything works great.

The new membrane is much more stiffer than the original one and should therefore last much more longer.

Really worth it, even if its price could be much lower for our European friends.

GUNHED · 16:28, 17 October 22

Eventually I got my membrane into the CPC6128 and I'm glad to tell you it works just fine.

TotO · 18:18, 17 October 22

Great!

Now, you have a 100% working computer (50% CPC, 50% membrane price)

Lazy Dude · 11:32, 21 October 22

Well this is an interesting development. New 6128 membranes. I will deffo be checking that out.
I did have success with revitalising the existing ones by splitting the layers apart and applying a thin layer of conductive paint to the key contacts.

HigashiJun · 06:52, 22 October 22

Deffo worth checking.

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Amstrad CPC 6128 new keyboard membranes