Amstrad CPC: Power switch fix

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A new batch of Amstrad CPC464s. One wouldn't power on - seems to be a failed power switch as there was no continuity when in the "on" postion.

Simply pulled it apart, fiddled a bit, and got it working.

Don't be scared to pull these switches apart ... a lot easier than trying to find an identical replacement!



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